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Far_Cupcake_530 t1_jdwpa7k wrote

Reply to comment by WhalerBum in CAR meets tomorrow to discuss removal of BustArt’s mural (info in comments) by nilsrva

You do not need CAR approval for painting something the same color. I suspect there is more to this story. You were probably reported by a neighbor because your were replacing woodwork with salt treated lumber, etc. CAR does not just cruise around looking for thing like that.

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DJ_German_Farmer t1_jdzsluz wrote

They absolutely do cruise around looking for things. Not the commission themselves — those folks are fancy architects — but their staff in city hall.

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Far_Cupcake_530 t1_je0581m wrote

Oh yes, because their vast staff have ample time to parol historic districts. The board is not just "fancy architects". In fact, there is only one architect on the board. Most are volunteer citizens, usually nominated by the neighborhood associations who care about preserving the historic character of their neighborhood.

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DJ_German_Farmer t1_je06b6e wrote

At this pt there’s only one architect but that has not been the case in the past. “Historic preservationists” with unchecked power are just as bad. History is only one factor in many of the issues neighborhoods face, and CAR is historically atrocious at balancing these issues fairly.

Sorry you don’t like my opinion.

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Far_Cupcake_530 t1_je0dcu7 wrote

>those folks are fancy architects

I'm fine with your opinion, it is your lack of facts that I have trouble with. It sounds like you would be happier in the suburbs.

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