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Withdrawal of Appeal for 3100 Calhoun Street Demolition

Original title: HDLC APPEAL - OF RON LOESEL, GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LEAD CONSULTANT, ZACH SMITH, CONSULTING & DESIGN Brief: Requesting to appeal the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s decision to deny the request for demolition to grade based on the building’s fair to good condition and minimal alterations for property located at 3100 Calhoun Street. Annotation: (Cm. McCarron, Cn. Deadline 6/7/26). (Communication received on 4/23/26). ON DEADLINE. WITHDRAWAL REQUESTED. WITHDRAWN. (At the applicant's request).

June 4, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The withdrawal means the original decision to deny the demolition of the building at 3100 Calhoun Street remains in effect, preventing the property owner from proceeding with the planned demolition.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Property Owner

The owner is subject to the commission's denial of the demolition request following the withdrawal of their appeal.

Historic District Landmarks Commission

The commission's original decision to deny the demolition remains the governing ruling for the property.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 4, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The applicant has officially withdrawn their appeal of the 's decision to deny the demolition of the property located at 3100 Calhoun Street. The appeal process for this site is now closed.

Key Facts

  • The appeal regarding the demolition of 3100 Calhoun Street has been withdrawn at the applicant's request.
  • The Historic District Landmarks Commission previously denied the demolition request citing the building's fair to good condition and minimal alterations.
  • The file number for this matter is TMP-2275.
  • The communication regarding the appeal was received on April 23, 2026.
  • The deadline associated with this file was June 7, 2026.
  • The matter was introduced to the City Council on April 24, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the property owner still demolish the building at 3100 Calhoun Street?
No, the appeal of the commission's denial has been withdrawn, meaning the original denial of the demolition request stands.
Why was the demolition originally denied?
The denied the request because the building was found to be in fair to good condition with minimal alterations.

Why It Matters

The withdrawal means the original decision to deny the demolition of the building at 3100 Calhoun Street remains in effect, preventing the property owner from proceeding with the planned demolition.

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Withdrawal of Appeal

The applicant chose to abandon the legal challenge to the commission's denial, effectively ending the attempt to demolish the historic structure.

Connected Entities

organizationHistoric District Landmarks CommissionThe body that originally denied the demolition request.Map →
personMcCarronCouncil member associated with the file.Map →
personZach SmithConsulting & Design representative for the applicant.Map →
personRon LoeselGovernmental Affairs Lead Consultant representing the applicant.Map →
location3100 Calhoun StreetThe property subject to the demolition appeal.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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