'Chart House' Remains to be Demolished

By Eddie Trent

CREATED Feb. 7, 2013

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  • The building that once was home to The Chart Hours and other restaurants and clubs after, will be demolished. Video by kmir6.com

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RANCHO MIRAGE -  The Rancho Mirage City Council approved plan to demolish the burnt remains of what was once the Chart House restaurant.  This afternoon's vote was 5-0 in favor of demolition.

The popular restaurant suffered major damage in a January 2012 fire when it was being operated as "Gigi's Island".   The fire did $5 million damage to the southern end of the building.

The building had been desiganted a local landmark by the City due to it's 70s styling; and preservation groups had hoped that the building could be rebuilt. 

Demolition work is scheduled to begin on Friday.