Summary
The owner of a 1900 Colonial Revival house wanted to tear down a crumbling side porch and put up a deck for his tenants. The commission spent nearly an hour debating whether the porch was original and what fits the character of the house before approving a capped-size deck.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The owner bears the cost of demolition, siding repair, and deck construction; no city money is involved.
The owner and his tenants get a usable outdoor grilling and relaxation space.
None directly, though two commissioners argued the change departs from the house's historic character.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Historic District Commission - May 19, 2026
The owner of a 1900 Colonial Revival house wanted to tear down a crumbling side porch and put up a deck for his tenants. The commission spent nearly an hour debating whether the porch was original and what fits the character of the house before approving a capped-size deck.
Historic District Commission - Apr 21, 2026
The owner wants to demolish the historic side porch of a 1900 Colonial Revival house and build a smaller deck for tenants. Commissioners flagged the porch as a character-defining feature and noted a prior proposal was postponed over massing concerns — the application returns in May.
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