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German Village Commission approves emergency demolition at 788 S. Fifth St.
Read the full articleThe German Village Commission granted a rare emergency demolition exception on Oct. 7 to raze a collapsing rear addition threatening 788 S. Fifth St. Commissioners split the application to stabilize the leaning historic home while continuing review of the rebuild.
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Special Meeting: German Village Commission (10/07/2026)
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The German Village Commission granted a rare historic preservation exception on Oct. 7, 2026, approving emergency demolition of a collapsed rear addition to stabilize a leaning historic frame house at 788 S.
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Special Meeting: German Village Commission (10/07/2026)
Commission members voted during their special meeting to split application COA 2600948 into two parts, approving Part A for immediate structural stabilization while delaying action on Part B for a proposed replacement addition and front porch rebuild.
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• t019 788 South Fifth Street (Recalled) [COA 2600948] (s0510–s0677)
COA2600948 · Certificate of Approval/Appropriateness — 788 S 5TH ST
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The overall proposal, submitted by architect Steve Hurtt on behalf of the property owner, outlines comprehensive stabilization and restoration work.
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Applicant=Steve Hurtt; urbanorder
Application filings propose to replace the porch, remove the rear addition, and add a new two-story addition to the rear while repairing the primary frame structure.
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Replace porch, remove rear addition, add a new 2 story addition Build new porch based on site information and historic photo. Remove existing deteriorated addition. Add a new 2 story add to rear. Repair existing structure.
Planned exterior rehabilitation measures include repair to the chimneys, slate roof, stop gutters, exterior trim, and siding.
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They will include repair to the chimneys, slate roof, stop gutters, exterior trim, and siding.