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Rochester's Heritage Preservation Commission says proposal for adding two floors to former Olmsted County Bank and Trust building falls short of expectations, but owner says added conditions could kill project.
Olmsted County Bank demolition request intended to spark landmark review amid renovation plans
Buyer of historic property wants to add floors in effort to bring new uses to Second Street Southwest building. 10:00 pm, Apr. 27, 2021 ×
A preliminary rendering of the concept for adding two floors to the former Olmsted County Bank and Trust building was provided to the Rochester Heritage Preservation Commission for review Tuesday. (Widseth Smith Nolting)
A demolition permit request for the former Olmsted County Bank and Trust building is intended to spur review of the building’s potential landmark status.
“The main goal, of course, is not to demolish the property, but instead revitalize it,” property owner Mike Hawkins and a representative of Capital Ventures LLC wrote in a letter sent to Rochester Heritage Preservation Commission Chairwoman Christine Schultze.