Demolition of historic garage at 1064 14th Street
Summary
The council upheld the denial of a homeowner's greenhouse conversion of a rare wood-frame historic garage. Several councilors agreed the preservation code itself may need updating.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs fall on the applicant for demolition, greenhouse construction, and any conditions like preserving original materials.
Preservationists and the historic district's integrity.
The property owner cannot build the greenhouse as proposed and may appeal to LUBA within 21 days.
Mentions & discussions (6)
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Historic Landmarks Commission - Aug 26, 2026
The city historian's survey found only one mail-order-kit-home garage in the district — the one at 1064 14th Street — and argues surviving 100-year-old wood-framed garages deserve protection. The commission's denial signals that partial demolition of intact historic outbuildings will face a high bar.
Historic Landmarks Commission - Jun 24, 2026
A homeowner wants to replace most of a historic 1920s detached garage with a greenhouse, keeping only the front six feet. Staff says it wipes out a contributing historic resource; a majority of commissioners lean toward approval but need to write new findings. The decision was pushed to June 16.
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