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HISTORIC DESIGNATION IN BELMONT HEIGHTS

Dec 14, 2001

As part of an ongoing project to determine the opinion of residents in the initial area of Belmont Heights being considered for historic designation, the BHCA hand-delivered a Survey to area residents. The area under consideration was previously identified as having a high concentration of properties of architecturally historic value (Craftsman Bungalows, Spanish Colonial, Revival, etc.), and includes

Roswell Avenue to Loma Avenue
4th Street to 7th Street
Euclid, Grand, Mira Mar and Termino Avenues
between 5th Street and 7th Street
Theresa Street between Termino and Roswell
Avenues,

Results of the BHCA survey of residents:

79% IN FAVOR of historic designation
15% NOT IN FAVOR of historic designation
6% UNDECIDED (need more information)

Historic designation provides residents with a tool for protecting the architectural integrity of their neighborhood through the implementation of established design guidelines for proposed changes to the exteriors of existing structures and new construction, while discouraging demolition of classic older homes, and thus contributes to the quality-of-life of residents, and the enhancement of home values.