Commission grants certificate of appropriateness for small addition to designated Holly Hillside property
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The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a 10×14 side addition to the Sardor (Holly Hillside) property at 2101 Valley Mill Road, finding materials, scale and siting compatible with the primary stone dwelling.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a 10‑by‑14‑foot side addition at the Holly Hillside property (final landmark #323) at 2101 Valley Mill Road.
Staff summarized the application: the addition is sited on the north elevation and will provide interior space for a full bathroom, washer/dryer and storage. Materials include James Hardie painted board‑and‑batten siding with Hardie trim, a charcoal‑gray standing‑seam gable roof to match existing, Anderson Series 100 Fibrex windows, and a small stone stoop to meet the existing walkway. Staff recommended the LPC issue a certificate of appropriateness, finding the addition’s scale and massing subordinate to the historic stone dwelling and the materials compatible with the house.
The applicant’s project representative attended and described the proposed design as a “tucked” addition that avoids overwhelming the original structure. Commissioners praised the clarity of the drawings and characterized the proposal as a sensitive solution. A roll call vote approved the certificate of appropriateness; no written opposition or public testimony was recorded.