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Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness allowing Carroll University to demolish a non‑historic building at 245 N. Barstow St. and proceed with a replacement business school; approved porch and window work at two historic‑district homes and granted Paint & Repair funds ($3,000 and $1,500); held repainting and grant items for 225 W. Laflin Ave. until the applicant could attend; and selected 2026 Landmarks Awards recipients. Staff also gave an update on Paint & Repair grant funds and approval standards. Minutes from March 11 were held due to lack of a quorum.
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The commission reviewed requests for exterior changes in local historic districts and approved several projects and small repair grants, so homeowners at approved addresses can move forward with permitted repairs or replacements. The demolition and replacement of a non‑historic campus building at 245 N. Barstow St. was approved, allowing the university to continue with its planned new business school subject to required permits. Some items (repainting and a related grant for 225 W. Laflin Ave.) were postponed because the applicant was not present. The commission also announced local preservation awards and shared information on how Paint & Repair grant decisions are made.
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