Historic Preservation Board approves facade paint, rear deck and landscaping at 409 West Main in Denison

The Denison Historic Preservation Board on July 15 approved a certificate of appropriateness for front-facade repainting, the addition of a rear deck and landscaping at 409 West Main (Case 2025-033H). The board approved the item after staff recommended approval; the applicant was not present for the hearing.

The building at 409 West Main houses Vasquez (a Mexican-food restaurant) and a barber shop. Preservation staff told the board the primary new color would be Sherwin-Williams "Alabaster" with an accent of “noir black”; the existing red awning, doors and windows would remain. Staff described the proposed rear work as a deck on the left side of the unimproved rear area, with landscaping between the walkway and the proposed decking. The application did not specify decking material or color.

The matter drew discussion about materials…