HDC approves Brett’s demolition, discusses new pier

A view of the former Brett’s Waterway Cafe across the pier Thursday. Marisa DeMar/News-Leader
A view of the former Brett’s Waterway Cafe across the pier Thursday. Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Historic District Council board members cleared the certification of approval for the two-phase project to demolish Brett’s Waterway Cafe and build a new pier. 

Brett’s was a 37-year-old structure…