On October 2, 2024 the HPC reviewed and approved a Substantial Amendment to revise the exterior façade of the building based on new information regarding historic material and overall integrity of the building from a historic preservation perspective.

On November 1, 2024 the change order reflecting the approval was submitted to the Building Department and it has been under review since then.  Round 4 review comments were received from the Building Department and Zoning on May 15, 2026.  Round 5 response submission is planned for the week of July 12, 2026.

While the City continues to review the change order, they have allowed demolition and structural modifications to proceed.  This first phase of work has been completed and the site barricade has been pulled back to within the site constraints and the traffic lane has been re-opened.  The General Contractor is currently demobilizing from the site and work will recommence upon issuance of the Building Permit.

Work happening July 6 – July 10:

• Demobilization activities including site cleanup, material and equipment removal and cleaning of barricade panels

Effective July 12 the project will be inactive until the Building Permit is issued.