Landmarks Commission approves exterior color and door replacements; rejects particle‑board siding for Weisler building
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At the April 30, 2026 Landmarks Commission meeting, Chair Tom Kubala and Commissioners James Pape, Tomi Fay Forbes, Elizabeth Krimmel, and Doug Yip (Erin Puro excused) approved the April 23, 2026 minutes; approved a blue‑gray stain for the Bridge Mill Co. building at W63 N712 Washington Avenue; approved replacement of primary pedestrian entry doors (solid core, mahogany clear coat with upper glass panels) at W62 N560 Washington Avenue (MAIN 560 LLC) to improve retail appeal; and rejected replacing original sawn shingle material on the Weisler building at W61 N491‑493 Washington Avenue with particle‑board siding, requiring replacement with like materials. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 a.m.
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- Approved minutes of the April 23, 2026 meeting.
- Approved blue‑gray exterior stain color for the Bridge Mill Co. building at W63 N712 Washington Avenue (applicant Ben Levy); applicant to provide paint formulation for the record.
- Approved replacement of the two primary pedestrian entry doors on the Washington Avenue façade and the east back door at W62 N560 Washington Avenue (MAIN 560 LLC) with hand‑built, solid core mahogany doors adding upper glass panels.
- Rejected the proposed replacement of original sawn shingle material with particle‑board siding on the Weisler building at W61 N491‑493 Washington Avenue (TM Jackson Holdings LLC); Commission requires like‑for‑like material replacement for pivotal buildings.
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