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Historic District Commission approves certificate of appropriateness for 1811 Fifth Street porch with finish review deferred to staff
Summary
The Bay City Historic District Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a porch replacement at 1811 Fifth Street, allowing the applicant to begin demolition and structural work while delegating final decisions about exterior finishes to administrative staff.
The Bay City Historic District Commission on Aug. 5 approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior porch replacement work at 1811 Fifth Street, permitting the homeowners to start demolition and structural work while deferring a final decision on surface finishes to administrative review.
The homeowners, Daniel and Lainie Townsend, sought the commission's approval to remove a non-historic front porch and replace it with a porch more consistent with neighboring properties. The commission's motion approving the application included a stipulation that the finishes for the deck, trim, columns and balustrades be subject to administrative review by planning staff.
The Townsends told the commission the existing porch had been altered with 1970s-era materials and that…
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