At a glance
The Historic Preservation Commission approved four certificates of appropriateness on Friday, October 10, covering signs, awnings, fencing, and window replacements at four Warren and Columbia Street properties. The commission also authorized a letter to the Joint Legislative Committee regarding the adaptive reuse of the JLE 36th Street School for affordable senior housing. The meeting ran about 30 minutes, with no public hearings required for any of the applications.
Roll Call and Meeting Start
The commission called the meeting to order after a delayed start due to technical issues. Seven members were present, establishing a quorum.
Key points
- Members present: Miranda, Jeremy, John, Phil, Paul, Kim, and one other member
- Meeting started late due to technical difficulties with screen sharing and audio
- Minutes from the previous meeting were approved
721 Columbia Street, Sign and Awning
The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a new sign and awning at 721 Columbia Street.
Key points
- Application was deemed complete on September 26, 2025
- Project approved for installation of a new sign and awning
- Motion to approve passed unanimously
The transcript does not include the business name for the sign. The specific sign name was not read into the record during the meeting.
609 Warren Street, Window, Awning, and Signage
The commission approved replacing existing bifold doors with a display window, along with new awning and signage at 609 Warren Street.
Key points
- Application dated September 8, 2025
- Project includes replacing bifold doors with a display window with trim
- Fixed awning and signage also approved
- Motion to approve passed unanimously
337-339 Union Street, Windows, Doors, and Fencing
The commission completed its review of 337-339 Union Street, approving window replacements, door specifications, and fencing plans that had been incomplete at the previous meeting.
Key points
- Applicant Aiden Daste presented updated drawings with fence site map, window specifications, and door schedules
- Fence will be six-foot natural pine privacy fence with lattice top, replacing existing fence in same location
- Fence will preserve the face of an old barn in the backyard, running along the property line and ending at the barn corner
- Windows adjusted to four-over-four wood windows as requested at previous meeting
- Kitchen windows (six-over-six on top and bottom) will be kept rather than replaced
- Existing vinyl siding on main building will remain; addition will be clad in wood
- All existing windows now shown accurately in drawings
- Application found complete, public hearing waived, and certificate of appropriateness approved
447 Warren Street, Houlihan Lawrence Sign
The commission approved relocating a previously approved Houlihan Lawrence real estate sign from 237 Warren Street to 447 Warren Street.
Key points
- Sign was previously approved for 237 Warren Street in 2023
- Houlihan Lawrence is moving to 447 Warren Street
- Sign is MDO wood panel painted in PMS color 454-63 with half-inch raised white letters and emblem
- Sign will be attached to brick facade with three three-quarter-inch tech screws
- Applicant confirmed holes at previous location will be repaired
- One commissioner abstained due to family relationship with applicant
- Application approved with remaining quorum
702-74 Columbia Street, Fencing
The commission approved fencing around outdoor green space at 702-74 Columbia Street, adjacent to a previously approved dumpster enclosure.
Key points
- Kylie from Tonic Engineering presented the application
- Dumpster enclosure at the site was previously approved in 2021, 2022, and 2023
- All exterior building work (windows and doors) has been completed per earlier approvals
- New fencing is three feet tall wood fence to delineate green space
- Fence posts approximately six to seven feet apart with two horizontal rails
- Design matches fencing on adjacent property
- Fence will connect to existing brick-and-wood dumpster enclosure
- Ten-foot opening will remain between off-street parking and green space
- Application found complete, public hearing waived, and certificate of appropriateness approved unanimously
JLE 36th Street School Letter
The commission reviewed and confirmed a letter regarding the adaptive reuse of the JLE 36th Street School for affordable senior housing.
Key points
- At the previous meeting, the commission authorized Phil and Victoria to draft a letter
- Letter states the commission has conducted a preliminary review and conceptually approves the adaptive reuse for affordable senior housing
- Letter clarifies no specific project details have been reviewed yet
- Formal review by the Historic Preservation Commission will be required in the future
- Commission confirmed the letter's focus on adaptive reuse only, with no further comment on other aspects
The commission's preliminary approval supports converting the former school building to affordable senior housing. Full design review will follow.
Adjournment
The commission adjourned the meeting after confirming no further applications or business remained.
Key points
- Motion to adjourn made and seconded
- No additional applications or public comment
- Meeting adjourned
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