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Peter Nelson introduced the design team and said National Grid is prioritizing safety while seeking a restoration approach that preserves the building’s appearance. Project architect Andy Morgan and project designer Justine Kamer walked the board through drone photographs, close‑up images of failing panels and measurements used to document the varied panel profiles across the four primary elevations. Morgan said the team conducted photographic and drone surveys to capture exact reliefs and profiles and identified roughly three panel profiles in several sizes, with approximately 100 panels in total to be replaced.

The team explained they plan to manufacture replacement panels in a masonry‑in‑kind approach using fiberglass‑reinforced cast material to match textures and reliefs while avoiding the moisture‑trapping issues associated with earlier historic sealants. They described a strategy to remove existing panels from the outside, install structural supports and new panels sized to site openings, rebrick/patch surrounding masonry where required, and apply breathable finishes from the factory and a final coat in the field. The presenters said the full scope could require phased scaffolding, cranes and specialized rigging and estimated about two and a half years for the full façade work, performed by façade and restoration masons with mock‑ups and test installations recommended.

Board members asked detailed questions about profiles, lintels, sills, waterproofing of the backside of panels, preservation of existing stainless steel decorative elements, and documentation. The project team said they will provide samples and a lobby display board with a 6×6 sample panel; they plan a field mock‑up (possibly in wood) to prove installation methods and to engage masonry contractors before full‑scale work. The presenters said they will attempt to salvage and retain examples of original panels where possible, though many panels are failing and may come out in pieces.

This meeting was a discussion and information session; no formal certificate of appropriateness or vote on construction method or materials was taken. The board expressed general support for the approach and requested that the project provide material samples, mock‑ups and additional installation details at future meetings for further review and formal approvals as needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board Meeting, August 28th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Nelson Associates presented a multi‑year plan to replace deteriorating spandrel panels on the Niagara Mohawk (National Grid) building. The board and project team discussed material choice, installation strategy, mock‑ups, and waterproofing; no formal approval was required at this meeting.","taxTitle","Syracuse City, Onondaga County, New York","taxId",3762,"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},6479673,"Board approves rear‑roof solar panel installation at 108 Dorset Road in Berkeley Park district",309,1032000,1341000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692741-1400922a02200c4740459344497c6b5f&start=1032&end=1341","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692741-1400922a02200c4740459344497c6b5f/thumbnail_1032000.jpg","/articles/6479673/Syracuse-City/Onondaga-County/New-York/Board-approves-rearroof-solar-panel-installation-at-108-Dorset-Road-in-Berkeley-Park-district","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479673-d3e3977299de2142e04189552471329e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770810344&Signature=M1MK2OgJYJvXIZcWsdWCm2wVdn5yHs4a2ipCA3OaNYkwftjEwk5SRf7QrvHopUgVbGDcGJMS3md9RQ13FeVYvHkIST8LWj5UDK388T1jLhsGWQewVxTPtbE6ENU3mJRiHSOoxJxvCtU80dEMhWKMAJyJ50PVQj58LoykhCbLeHqclTruxKPD45CNrjTwPkF18OfJJI60trLKMtvl0M-X3RXiddKqNWH7R1gkAWeIQytvXC0MqwQLu6dkX9-AEKGatLDbd6FPAB2KYnrk97TqKXAgVvdnoqFVQVuEAgL5OCi7wWRlG7GpXM6EWuDmcT5AWWPG8TcyPbm~hXyNksSsXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board on Aug. 28 approved CA‑25‑25, a certificate of appropriateness for a 23‑panel solar array to be installed on the rear roof of 108 Dorset Road in the Berkeley Park Preservation District.

Applicant David Larson told the board the panels would be flush or low‑profile on rails two to three inches above the roof and sited on the back of the house so they would not be visible from the street. He said the project has received tax‑credit approval and the installation is planned for around November; the applicant expects the system to feed power back to the grid under New York State net‑metering rules.

Board members asked about roof penetration, cable routing and potential visibility from neighboring properties; Larson said the installer (Nicholas Solar Energy Solutions) will route cabling through the attic and into the basement and will partner with a local electrician for city work. The board noted the slim profile of the panels and that the array avoids roof features such as a plumbing vent. No public commenters appeared for or against the proposal.

The board moved, seconded and voted to approve the application \"as submitted.\" The transcript records no additional conditions on the record.","The board approved a certificate of appropriateness for a 23‑panel, rear‑roof solar installation at 108 Dorset Road, noting the array will be flush/low‑profile and not visible from the 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},6479678,"Board approves reconstruction of front stoop and steps at 264 Brattle Road",336,795000,1131000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692741-1400922a02200c4740459344497c6b5f&start=795&end=1131","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692741-1400922a02200c4740459344497c6b5f/thumbnail_795000.jpg","/articles/6479678/Syracuse-City/Onondaga-County/New-York/Board-approves-reconstruction-of-front-stoop-and-steps-at-264-Brattle-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479678-b183e6f2b63791b4bbe7e8ca31dc1c62/orig.mp4?Expires=1770810344&Signature=cGeHLnBnvsn7FzGXpbPULyzCkUSfuAJ93QNFt-P~Btx245WibnIi2Y2Gcf-IgXyq8HrK-lODtLdWJpICcdBYBBqSLDfV-049-uWuC4T~4JuxlbcVRxxCW2jvJVAifrGuiE7ba9~mScAd-r4gV4NP0FNwh7EcEiYwDNGRUNa7rRnHV120vYUNbg-YQ8h9NF9McRWSF-FBC5eElFTalHcJGieKuRZqr0zDvCBJLUwtzMq~ZpgczOJ7HcTZiQ5Aroq0cjkUiGzn2q77P0Rzl5FCJB~kvI1dQvCxmLyDpfv1q9~nMpZPZCqeNKyNcT5ZQbyv86ZciesSmurBFPHVCDQaEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board on Aug. 28 approved CA‑25‑24, a certificate of appropriateness to rebuild the front stoop and steps at 264 Brattle Road in the Sedgwick–Highland–James Preservation District.

Applicant John Steigerwald described repeated repairs to the existing landing and his plan to \"rebuild the footprint as it was,\" restoring the original stairs set into the landing. He told the board he intends to use brick closely matched to the house exterior and a limestone surface for the landing and treads; he also said he will retain a remnant brick ribbon in front of the door.

Board members discussed dimensions and whether handrails would be required; Steigerwald and the board recorded that the proposed work would maintain an existing depth of about 3 feet 6 inches and that handrails were not required for the proposed height. The board confirmed that the project will use masonry and limestone and that the applicant supplied original blueprints and information from the Office of Historic Architecture (OHA) in the packet.

The public hearing drew no speakers for or against. The board moved, seconded and voted to approve the application as submitted. The transcript shows the project was approved without further recorded conditions; staff advised coordination on masonry matching and installation details.","The board approved a certificate of appropriateness to rebuild the front steps and landing at 264 Brattle Road, restoring the original footprint and using brick and limestone materials to match existing features.",{"_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},6479683,"Certificate approved for exterior repainting at 929 Comstock Avenue in Berkeley Park district",178,678000,856000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692741-1400922a02200c4740459344497c6b5f&start=678&end=856","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692741-1400922a02200c4740459344497c6b5f/thumbnail_678000.jpg","/articles/6479683/Syracuse-City/Onondaga-County/New-York/Certificate-approved-for-exterior-repainting-at-929-Comstock-Avenue-in-Berkeley-Park-district","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479683-487bb2f90236d66bacd99559cec6d47d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770810344&Signature=neSf~J68xgRFChYuELw8irrECTm17ggG2LeT5kNytgIpnnuCcWJWhhB0uzMQEvI4NGQNXso1JcVgEiAT~M5KWPjDu3wrXKjkGq5yKk88tfOAjS0EenfgLYgW471dHQJa7mY0~oAoknW2TF67l5zloYzqyiqIzFpRcfZlyvJ0xVNJZDcjdMUTyBSZReZlXPBYZYv73aqI36-9cen04oBh8nLVVA8Bfi-d4N2YQje2m0fjsbcMKRYDh6Sz9fN58PJmZdYHzvVuDVKmsMvACDKbroz~Zt2OvS~Cq7B~5egdybsfDytGudHUu-gc4ev1~~0nno2-DwmrixBsuuDOx-Qsyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board on Aug. 28 approved CA‑25‑23, a certificate of appropriateness for exterior repainting at 929 Comstock Avenue in the Berkeley Park Preservation District.

Applicant Yohanna Keller described a change from tan to a warm gray body color, with black for doors and selected trim and white for other trim elements, matching color chips submitted with the application. The board confirmed the color chips were in the application packet and opened the public hearing; no members of the public spoke for or against the application.

A board member moved and another seconded a motion to approve the application as submitted. The board voted in favor and the motion passed. The transcript records no additional conditions or modifications attached to the approval.

The approval allows the repainting described in CA‑25‑23; any later changes or additional material substitutions would require further review.","The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board approved a certificate of appropriateness for a new exterior paint scheme at 929 Comstock Ave in the Berkeley Park Preservation District.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6479688,"Board approves new exterior paint for 1305 James Street in Sedgwick–Highland–James district",267,469000,736000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5692741-1400922a02200c4740459344497c6b5f&start=469&end=736","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5692741-1400922a02200c4740459344497c6b5f/thumbnail_469000.jpg","/articles/6479688/Syracuse-City/Onondaga-County/New-York/Board-approves-new-exterior-paint-for-1305-James-Street-in-SedgwickHighlandJames-district","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479688-b29d24419fd70826938f8a52c8b17ab5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770810344&Signature=P8rnio6MDajSd8d4Ftyg91pL~uUQWMzBurLnBebXk4wlPUD6tauTsRqNg0647TvU2FmEJlWc39hBQEPP9ABLd1Gb65AivL2TXBKrVMxZVLZcZP1~jAvtkHv2jKleAhA8uRcVMV3MvrogrU0lbZL2oe58jt~9x1nwaUqDGBYz14fKYbbHyHUwOZTgC1HEuYc2PQJrsPQgHdhirIpISwkzjdUIycHKnOSGkR804FOZP4D4HDJe04OWSAhNPPMf6BPW3sgvN8J~ypjdTYsQ5CBoHjFdh0JifBibcRYpSjOojonbTjExwisTmBQILS~vYAZ7gHf4dwuVT4nu9WbwXiJK0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board on Aug. 28 approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior repainting and minor patching at 1305 James Street in the Sedgwick–Highland–James Preservation District.

Applicants Sarah Wolf and Joshua Mayfield described the work as primarily a repainting of the stucco body, with some patching of obvious flaws and low‑pressure power washing. Joshua Mayfield said the trim and door colors will remain unchanged and the new body color will be a shade of green from the color chips submitted to the board. \"We're not introducing any new materials onto the historic property,\" a board member observed during questioning.

Board staff closed the public hearing after recording that no members of the public were present to speak for or against the application. The board moved and seconded a motion to approve the application \"as submitted,\" and the motion passed with all board members voting in favor.

The approval permits repainting and minor repair work as described in the application packet; the board emphasized use of low‑pressure cleaning methods to avoid damage to mortar joints. No structural changes, material substitutions, or alterations to the trim or door color were authorized in the record.

The board did not record additional conditions in the meeting transcript. The applicants were encouraged to follow the low‑pressure washing guidance noted by staff.

The board's action closes CA‑25‑22 for 1305 James Street unless the applicant returns with changes or additional information.","The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior repainting and minor patching at 1305 James Street in the Sedgwick–Highland–James Preservation District.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves rear‑roof solar panel installation at 108 Dorset Road in Berkeley Park district

Board approves reconstruction of front stoop and steps at 264 Brattle Road

Certificate approved for exterior repainting at 929 Comstock Avenue in Berkeley Park district

Board approves new exterior paint for 1305 James Street in Sedgwick–Highland–James district