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Poughkeepsie commission approves exterior rehabilitation at 88 Academy Street; screening of meters and utility consolidation requested
Summary
The commission approved a restoration plan for 88 Academy Street including replacement of windows, a new entrance door, rehabilitation of porches and siding, and a condition to screen and consolidate external utility meters where feasible. Staff noted a previously issued but expired certificate of appropriateness and potential zoning implications.
The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission of the City of Poughkeepsie on Oct. 9 voted to approve an exterior rehabilitation plan for 88 Academy Street, including replacement of windows, repainting, replacement of porch siding with wood, a new entrance door, and related exterior repairs. The approval was made as a single, collective motion with a staff-recommended condition to screen and consolidate external utility meters where feasible.
Architect Matthew Cordon represented the project and said the work will restore historic elements and use Sierra Pacific wood windows with aluminum cladding finished to a custom prefinished color. He said the slate roof appears sound and that…
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