Big A Auto conservation district alteration
Description
The building was removed from the Broadway Street conservation district so the deteriorated former brewery structure can be demolished for shop expansion.
Impact summary
Frees up a growing downtown business to add bays, employees, and tax revenue — while preserving the historic review process for the older building.
Applicant
- Name
- Dan Reavis (Big A Auto)
- Address
- 2327 Central Avenue
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 2
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
The building was removed from the Broadway Street conservation district so the deteriorated former brewery structure can be demolished for shop expansion.
City Council - May 4, 2026
Auto shop owner wants to demolish two aging buildings to expand with fleet service bays and parking. The non-historic 2311 building was removed from the conservation district; the former Schmidt Brothers Beer Hall at 2327 was sent back to the Historic Preservation Commission.
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