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Old Posted Jan 7, 2022, 4:48 AM
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Originally Posted by lachlanholmes View Post
Keep in mind, though, that the building on site is not being preserved - it's instead going to be imitated by the new structure. I believe it turned out not to be in good enough structural condition to maintain. Unfortunately, when that was determined, the City decided it needed to enforce a requirement for a daylight triangle for a street you can't even make a right turn on to...
My mistake -- I thought it was being preserved (at least the shell anyway)

I guess the bonus of these angled corners is more sidewalk space. Perhaps in some instances it could be used as a little patio for a restaurant or bar or coffee shop.
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