HPA No. 1999-324 (In re. University Club/United Mine Workers' Building)

HPA Number: 1999-324
Building Name: University Club/United Mine Workers' Building
Address(es): 900 15th St. NW
Date of Order: 11-Aug-99

Summary:

Applicant sought approval of a subdivision of five lots, which included the landmark University Club/United Mine Workers' Building, into a single lot of record. The Mayor's Agent, noting the prior approval of the Historic Preservation Review Board and the favorable testimony of an expert in architectural history, concluded that the subdivision was consistent with the purposes of the Act and thus necessary in the public interest.

Consistent with the Purposes of the Act:

Based on testimony from an expert in architectural history, the Mayor's Agent found that Applicant's proposed subdivision, which would allow for the restoration of the landmark University Club/United Mine Workers' Building and the construction of an addition to the landmark that would adapt the landmark for current use, was consistent with the purposes of the Act and therefore necessary in the public interest.

Subdivision:

Based on the testimony of an expert in architectural history, the Mayor's Agent found that the subdivision of Applicant's five lots, one of which was improved with the landmark University Club/United Mine Workers' Building, into a single lot of record was necessary to allow for the rehabilitation and restoration of the landmark building.

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