FLAGSTAFF — In a five-two vote, the Flagstaff City Council found that the six criteria for a Certificate for Economic Hardship were met and approved an appeal of a Certificate of Economic Hardship for demolition of the existing building at 19 W. Birch Avenue. A development project at this location and an adjacent parcel proposes to construct a Hilton Graduate Hotel and parking garage.
The appellant can move forward with demolition of the existing building at this location following the 15-day Notice of Decision appeal period. The Heritage Preservation Commission will next consider the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, providing an opportunity to review the design standards and ensure the design is appropriate in the Downtown Historic Overlay Zone.
For related questions, please contact Lauren Clementino, City of Flagstaff Heritage Preservation Officer at lclementino@flagstaffaz.gov