Historical Commission Approves Three Projects
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The commission unanimously approved preservation-related work at 30 Edward Street and 75 William Street, while continuing the 84 Burncoat Street porch proposal to November 26, 2025. It also approved non-applicability certificates for siding repairs at 42 Fruit Street and roof replacement at 101 Merrick Street.
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What this means
Work at 30 Edward Street can proceed with a new enclosed rear fire escape and front accessibility ramp. Window replacements at 75 William Street were approved as compatible with the Elm Park Neighborhood Local Historic District. The commission raised concerns about replacing the three-season porch at 84 Burncoat Street and will revisit that proposal after the applicant provides more information.
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- Granted a Certificate of Non-Applicability for damaged siding replacement at 42 Fruit Street by a vote of 6-0, with one abstention.
- Granted a Certificate of Non-Applicability for roof replacement at 101 Merrick Street by a vote of 7-0.
- Granted a Building Demolition Delay Waiver for the proposed enclosed rear fire escape and front accessibility ramp at 30 Edward Street by a vote of 7-0.
- Continued the 84 Burncoat Street porch proposal until November 26, 2025, by a vote of 7-0.
- Granted a Building Demolition Delay Waiver and Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 75 William Street by votes of 7-0.
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