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Board approves reconstruction plan for fire‑damaged house at 35 South Eighth Ave., adds color and lighting conditions
Summary
The Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Board approved reconstruction plans for a fire-damaged two-story single-family house at 35 South Eighth Avenue, conditioning approval on recessed front lighting and changing exterior color to a proposed 'maverick brown.'
The Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Board approved plans to reconstruct a fire-damaged two-story single-family residence at 35 South Eighth Avenue, subject to two conditions: (1) provide recessed lighting under the front overhang above the entry and (2) change the proposed exterior color to the board-recommended “maverick brown” (the board described matching a brown shown in the sample set).
The property's design professional presented elevations, siding and shingle samples, window and door details and a proposed front porch configuration. Board members recommended color and recessed-lighting details to give the house a distinct appearance that better matches surrounding homes and the community’s architectural character.
A motion to approve the application with the noted conditions passed by voice vote. The board recorded the conditions in its motion and asked the applicant to match stucco and trim color where specified so the finished product aligns with the sample board shown in the hearing.
