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Historic District Commission approves driveway at 1223 Traver St and rear addition at 512 W Liberty St; annual reports reviewed

Ann ArborApr 9, 20262 min read

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At the April 9, 2026 meeting the Ann Arbor Historic District Commission issued Certificates of Appropriateness for 1223 Traver Street (driveway) and 512 West Liberty Street (361 sq ft two‑story rear addition and porch work, with window condition). The Commission reviewed annual reports, appointed awards and review committee members, and discussed staff report ADA improvements and staff approval authority for concrete driveways.

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Issued a Certificate of Appropriateness for 1223 Traver Street (contributing property in the Broadway Historic District) to pave a driveway; motion carried 7-0.
Issued a Certificate of Appropriateness for 512 West Liberty Street (contributing property in the Old West Side Historic District) to construct a 361 sq ft two‑story rear addition and install new front porch stairs/posts/railings; approved 7-0 with condition that new kitchen windows be either casement with each sash three‑light simulated divided‑light muntins or double‑hung with an appropriately dimensioned mullion, and staff authorized to review/approve window details.
Approved and forwarded the March 2026 Historic District Commission meeting minutes to City Council.
Received and had brief descriptions of the 2025 HDC Annual Report and the 2025 SHPO annual report.
Commissioners Sarah Nisbett and Jenna Carter volunteered for the Historic District Commission Awards Committee.
Assigned Commissioners Ben Calderon and Steve Kaplan to the HDC Review Committee meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 (for the May 14 regular meeting).
Staff reported that the staff report format has changed to improve ADA compliance.
Chair requested adding concrete driveways to the list of work eligible for staff approval.
Adjourned the meeting at 8:13 PM.

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