Commission Approves Property Changes, Denies Door Request
NewburghJan 13, 20262 min read
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The commission approved multiple property applications, including a metal roof at 195 Montgomery Street and solar panels at 312 Grand Street. It denied a hardship application for a new front door by a 1-5 vote.
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What this means
Several owners received approval for exterior work, signs, storefront features, windows, and solar panels. Some approvals included design requirements, such as a metallic silver roof, historically styled windows, or a glazed-and-paneled front door. The commission denied one request to install a new front door after reviewing the hardship criteria.
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Approved the amended application for a sign at 152 Third Street after the applicant withdrew the mural proposal; the vote was unanimous.
Approved work at 145 Johnston Street, requiring the top three casement windows and two basement awning windows to use a 3/3 style matching the first-floor windows.
Approved the application for work at 400 Liberty Street by a 5-0 vote.
Approved a new roof at 195 Montgomery Street, conditioned on use of a metallic silver metal roofing system.
Approved the application for exterior work at 79 Ann Street, requiring a front door with a glazed upper half and paneled lower half that fits the original opening.
Approved solar panels at 312 Grand Street; the vote was unanimous.
Approved the application for a sign at 220 Broadway; the sign will not have internal or interior lighting, and the vote was unanimous.
Denied a hardship application for a new front door by a 1-5 vote.
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