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3. The cottage was probably the original kitchen for the Dunkum-Spooner-Brown <br />House, and it probably dates from the 1840's. <br />4. The cottage was one of only a few remaining free-standing "kitchen dependencies" <br />in the City. <br />5. Over the years one or more of the previous owners of the Property failed to <br />maintain the original character and materials of the structure. Due to the neglect of the site <br />by previous owners, the overall condition and aesthetic quality of the site and the structure <br />was poor. <br />6. Applicants have not, however, provided at this point persuasive evidence that the <br />cottage was incapable of earning a reasonable economic return on its value, in light of its <br />overall condition, and potential uses, nor met to the satisfaction of Council any of the other <br />related criteria that would have permitted demolition. <br />7. The owners of the Property knew, or should have known, of the zoning of the <br />Property, and that the Property and this cottage were "protected properties." With reasonable <br />diligence the owners could have learned of their obligation to seek the BAR's permission <br />prior to initiating any demolition of the cottage. <br />THEREFORE, in consideration of the criteria listed in City Code §34-577(b), the <br />• BAR's Design Guidelines pertaining to demolitions, and on the basis of the foregoing <br />findings, a certificate of appropriateness for demolition is hereby denied. <br />Approved by Council <br />November 15, 1999 <br />AAwo C� <br />rk of City Cou cil <br />-2- <br />