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The board’s recommendation, made during its July 2025 meeting, follows an application from Genesis Housing to renovate a grant‑funded property under the county’s Whole Homes Repair program. Judy, a representative of Genesis Housing, told the board, “we're definitely doing the roof, and then we'll see what the additional work is.”

Board members pressed on repair versus replacement options, asking whether salvageable slate could be repaired rather than removed. The applicants said the upper roof slate is “substantially gone” in many areas and that full replacement by a slate‑look shingle would be more practical. Board members advised matching the color and the shape of the existing slate as closely as possible. The board also discussed persistent water infiltration and agreed replacing failing gutters would reduce porch and interior water damage.

The board’s recommendation specified: replace the deteriorated upper slate roof with slate‑look architectural shingles matching the existing slate’s shape and color; install white 6‑inch K‑style seamless aluminum gutters around the main roof while leaving the porch box gutter configuration in place (repair and paint the porch box gutter as needed); replace the porch floor with 1‑inch by 4‑inch southern yellow pine tongue‑and‑groove boards painted on both sides; and allow replacement of deteriorated wood windows “as needed” with Simonton windows that fill existing openings and match existing grid patterns.

Applicants and the board clarified limits: capping of window trim would not be allowed on street‑facing (front) elevations visible from the public way; the board indicated capping might be permitted for rear, non‑street‑facing openings. Applicants said they may not replace all windows immediately because of grant funding limits and that they sought approval to avoid returning for minor, unexpected replacements encountered during renovation.

The board voted unanimously on the recommendation (roll call: Gail Yes; Olivia Yes; Lynn Yes; George Yes), and the item will be heard by municipal council for final action. If council approves the municipal recommendation, applicants were instructed they could proceed with building‑department permits.

Details recorded in the application and discussed at the meeting include the porch floor material specification (1×4×8-foot southern yellow pine tongue-and-groove, painted on both sides), the 6‑inch K‑style seamless aluminum gutters for the main roof, and the proposed use of Simonton windows where replacement is necessary.

The board’s review was advisory; final authority for the certificate of appropriateness rests with municipal council. Pending council approval, the applicants will proceed with permitting and construction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Norristown Historical Architectural Review Board - July 2025 meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Morristown Historic Architectural Review Board recommended that the municipal council approve a certificate of appropriateness for 530 Hamilton Street, allowing a slate roof that is “substantially in disrepair” to be replaced with slate‑look architectural shingles and approving related gutter and porch repairs.","taxTitle","Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania","taxId",54376,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6156129,"HARB approves in‑kind asphalt and slate‑look shingle replacements at 554 George Street",151,2369000,2520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5471567-a0d62909e0971f549f415c1e621d182d&start=2369&end=2520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5471567-a0d62909e0971f549f415c1e621d182d/thumbnail_2369000.jpg","/articles/6156129/Norristown/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/HARB-approves-inkind-asphalt-and-slatelook-shingle-replacements-at-554-George-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156129-85c41d6bcbb12d76ce20bfdb3d9328fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771049525&Signature=cITPuETx97oyOzozRCy-J3T0bbhS315m2BjBGq-GFjUD5qxKSluHhg3sT4NqMxzB-fHE4gWtG8yE2tQi0~rZiYRvA4q256bflEo3NSyme6aPK~1VB7xA16K1c-TeIMIR1ia9ddxTAMVKOdUXQGyOIbsIuUQ7QehlS7Qr8f2F5ftQQo~HhAVurc6EY6e5uKQklTY~aK4R35HbVbTW6y6OHbju3ZkmOGQZ0J1BuYm-OuD1MxkGjCUc0kMBoeHtBDIQPtn-McwdCP9fXzGWr1yu-iFG-l6jTPGLEMHIHV5W3AoxR4HYay9ipm2erJ7y1PHQSGuDo1FOzorgiNkfsnZK9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved an in‑kind recommendation for 554 George Street to replace a failing upper slate roof with slate‑look luxury shingles and to replace existing porch asphalt shingles with similar three‑dimensional asphalt shingles.

Applicants told the board the upper roof slate is in poor condition with missing or falling slates. Board members reviewed applicant photographs and a slate look‑alike catalog and suggested the Victorian blue color matched neighboring roofs and the owner’s preference. The motion specified slate‑look luxury shingles in a color to match the existing slate (discussion named “Victorian blue” and reference to a stone‑gray option in the catalog) and three‑dimensional asphalt shingles for the porch roof.

Because the application was described as “in kind” — replacing existing materials with similar materials and colors — staff noted the board’s internal in‑kind approval process applied and the project can be handled administratively once the council receives the advisory recommendation. The board voted unanimously in favor of the recommendation and instructed applicants that, if municipal council concurs, they may proceed with building permits.

Applicants discussed gutters and confirmed the porch roof is asphalt and will remain asphalt in kind; board members recommended the applicant try to match the color and shape of the existing slate where practicable to preserve streetscape continuity. The applicant also said they are owner‑occupants and do not plan to sell the property after work.","The board approved an in‑kind approval and recommended municipal council accept replacement of a deteriorated slate upper roof with Victorian‑blue slate‑look luxury shingles and replacement of existing porch asphalt with three‑dimensional asphalt shingles at 554 George Street.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6156133,"HARB recommends vinyl window replacements for 512 Hamilton; no capping allowed on trim",269,2655000,2924000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5471567-a0d62909e0971f549f415c1e621d182d&start=2655&end=2924","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5471567-a0d62909e0971f549f415c1e621d182d/thumbnail_2655000.jpg","/articles/6156133/Norristown/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/HARB-recommends-vinyl-window-replacements-for-512-Hamilton-no-capping-allowed-on-trim","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156133-e494cdd978ff5197e3631296325c48a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771049525&Signature=mAmTgmMW5Aie09pvNf1190H~myMxbhNvzbhcrThbh86xgZ0FbI~NCdnktSgYywBLLw2j36nEYPxJBt-nNmk8n3iSZh2JFmV5i7jdOTjPnxzE-~~JkWcchPuYb3IsPogkJZ4DZjqyvTWAYLFTi-8urK1smRPfXAry4ADmn7Jj67bF0QeSlbLNdIDJjCZJWE7Q8Laxqzp8LPp5LN7svZmVfxPqCUv9eVCabc0gDTawV3JfQvpFuUVhRU1aHZnwVAaNVa0EMmDpShG7gUbZkGCf-AgLpEvMT31k6Q5i9WAIVIGr2SmFOXSIotQ9BCYpteEjDLq~OAcix7tCzr55XweFow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board recommended that municipal council approve replacement of five front‑facade windows at 512 Hamilton with Pro Series white 6‑over‑6 vinyl windows and removed existing storm windows, with an explicit prohibition on trim capping for street‑facing elevations.

Sam Chance, representing Home Depot for the applicant, said the proposal calls for replacing three Second‑Floor and two Third‑Floor wood windows with Pro Series 6500‑series vinyl units, filling existing openings and matching a 6‑over‑6 light pattern. The motion approved by the board specified that any rotted or compromised wood jambs, sills or heads be replaced with new wood and that the new windows fill existing openings. The board reiterated that capping of the exterior trim is not allowed on street‑facing elevations; the applicant said they would not cap if the ordinance disallowed it.

The motion passed unanimously (roll call recorded as Yes by Dale, George, Pam, Olivia). After the board’s advisory recommendation, the applicants were told to await municipal council action before applying for building permits.","A request to replace multiple upper‑floor windows at 512 Hamilton with Pro Series 6‑over‑6 vinyl windows was recommended to municipal council by the board with the condition that no capping be applied to street‑facing trim.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6156139,"HARB recommends new windows, stucco and sign for former church at 2040 Sixth Street",626,1194000,1820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5471567-a0d62909e0971f549f415c1e621d182d&start=1194&end=1820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5471567-a0d62909e0971f549f415c1e621d182d/thumbnail_1194000.jpg","/articles/6156139/Norristown/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/HARB-recommends-new-windows-stucco-and-sign-for-former-church-at-2040-Sixth-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156139-399233b989d0760f159634b77654c657/orig.mp4?Expires=1771049525&Signature=USPO~UvfmF2uON2O3evjNtBFPUFxubpNPIJ6UPDK1nMZbO~uVr3gUuKnZsbFRXRGX5Opxr7WxJT41sjhNS2s88a5M9L05o78IUJuz5a85rpAQd66v7duNuFztiM3lHDadI05IOktiD-19rz6ikoVmbh5-C2twlWT-V17Jo~j72sQr9CnF4UEDrvePd-51JLyjd0Mbkv5Ao8b5ZX8-Wz5B4O0p8FV5E350s6bEspZviV1ZPxdgf-mcWDuxi5a5QFImOe78bSf0boTXm6GxWzgbrY-dYox~YP~5UVspZy93mvqlgdb925Wu9PuCezhSHu-lqH~OjPcGQ2TmDcrK165hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rick Gallo, the property owner, told the board he is rehabbing the former Glissonia church at 2040 Sixth Street and intends to replace existing glass block and worn windows, apply new smooth beige stucco over wire lath, retain some upper ornamentation and install a new freestanding sign. He said the building has been vacant for roughly five to ten years, and he plans interior and exterior rehabilitation for a school or school‑related use across from existing schools.

At the meeting Gallo described the windows as old and leaking and said about 85% of the existing glass block was broken. He said the project will replace the glass block with large, multi‑bay windows (described in the application as quad windows with grids) and fill the existing window openings. He also presented a proposed new sign that will be relocated to the west side, white with black text and corporate logo, and said zoning approval had already been secured.

A board member moved to recommend that municipal council approve the certificate of appropriateness with conditions: install wire lathe and a new smooth beige stucco finish over the existing block facade; replace the existing freestanding sign with a new 48‑inch‑by‑32‑inch (4‑by‑3‑foot) white sign with black letters mounted on white posts; and replace existing glass block openings with new windows that fill the existing openings. The motion drew a second and passed on a roll call (Olivia Yes; George Yes). The board confirmed that after council approval the owner may proceed with building‑department permitting.

During discussion, the owner said some replacement windows will be operable for ventilation, while most will remain fixed because of high interior sill heights and code safety considerations. He also said he intends to use high‑performance windows (Gillen window systems were mentioned) suitable for the large glazed areas and interior mechanical and sprinkler systems will be accommodated by dropped ceilings where needed.

The board’s recommendation is advisory and will be considered by municipal council at its upcoming meeting. If council concurs, the owner can proceed with permits and construction.","Property owner presented plans to convert a vacant former church/commercial building at 2040 Sixth Street; the board recommended municipal council approve new windows filling existing openings, smooth beige stucco over existing surface and a replacement freestanding sign.","actionData","errors"]

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