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Design approvals advance neighborhood property projects

NewburghFeb 10, 20262 min read

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The Architectural Review Commission unanimously approved several property projects, including a new three-story building at 162 Dubois Street/North Miller Street and storefront, window, porch, and façade work at multiple properties. The solar-panel proposal for 252 Montgomery Street required corrected plans before the commission could evaluate it.

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The commission approved a range of exterior building changes, including new windows, front stairs, porch repairs, paint changes, and storefront restoration. Some approvals included design conditions, such as Forest Green windows at 70 Johnes Street and a revised white window color plan at 38 Lutheran Street. Applications at 70 Bay View Terrace and 64 Henry Avenue were tabled because the applicants did not appear.

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Approved the consent application for in-kind replacement of roof shingles, fascia, and soffits at 208 Montgomery Street by a 4-0 vote.
Tabled the ratification application for window installation at 70 Bay View Terrace because the applicant did not appear.
Unanimously approved amended window plans for 70 Johnes Street, with conditions on replacement standards, Forest Green window color, exterior muntins, and an expiration date of February 10, 2028.
Unanimously approved restoration and storefront work at 125 Johnston Street, including a condition requiring the top two bay windows on the Johnston Street façade to be replaced with arch-top windows.
Approved the front stairway, porch hood, and basement railing work at 55 Lander Street; other unapproved door, window, and electronic-panel changes were to be addressed separately.
Approved the amended rear porch and dormer plans at 204 Grand Street.
Unanimously approved construction of a new three-story building at 162 Dubois Street/North Miller Street.
Approved the fire-escape amendment at 46 Chambers Street by a 4-0 vote, with the fire escape to be painted black.
Tabled the ratification application for new front stairs and a front interior door at 64 Henry Avenue because the applicant did not appear.
Approved the application for new windows and a front door, removal of the front fire escape, and historic-color painting at 79 Chambers Street by a 4-0 vote.
Approved the exterior rehabilitation work at 38 Lutheran Street, subject to revising the plan set to show white windows.
Approved the application to repair and restore the front porch system at 73 Bay View Terrace.

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