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Board approves first-floor façade repairs, selects billiard green for 507–509 West Main Street
Summary
The board approved first-floor façade repairs for the Rail Yard Building (507–509 West Main), recommending replacement wood surrounds and preservation of the existing bulkhead; the board approved 'billiard green' as the preferred paint and excluded future door or lighting work from the approval
The Denison Historic Preservation Board on Oct. 7 approved a certificate of appropriateness for first-floor façade improvements at 507–509 West Main Street, known locally as the Rail Yard Building, and specified that the board's approval does not include future door or exterior-lighting alterations.
Staff described the two-story structure, built circa 1914, noting it has been altered over time and previously participated in a historic tax-credit project. Staff recommended replacing deteriorated wood surrounds around the windows and doors with cedar or pine and repairing moisture-damaged wood to improve the weather seal. "Staff does recommend approval," the staff member said.
Commission discussion emphasized retaining the historic bottom bulkhead that had been part of the earlier tax-credit rehabilitation. Board members agreed replacement should read "replace as is" rather than introduce new design elements that would alter the tax-credit-restored appearance. The staff member said the applicant had provided inspirational photos but did not indicate that front doors or lighting would be part of this application.
A board member moved to approve the first-floor façade improvements for 507–509 West Main Street (case 2025-058H), selecting a billiard-green color as the preferred option, and specifying the approval "is approved as presented, but does not include future doors or lighting decisions." Another board member seconded the motion, and the motion passed on voice vote.
The board asked staff to require the applicant to return to the board if they later submit plans that include new front doors or exterior lighting; absent those future submissions, staff will process the approved façade repairs. The board's motion names the preferred paint color (billiard green) and requires that any future door or lighting changes come back for separate review.
Votes at a glance: Certificate of appropriateness — 507–509 West Main Street (Rail Yard Building), case 2025-058H — approved (voice vote; individual roll-call votes not specified in transcript).
