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DRC split on stone arch proposal at 900 Fair Street; members ask for smaller, simpler option and structural review

5810854 · September 16, 2025
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Summary

Owners of 900 Fair Street proposed removing an awning and adding a stone arch over the porch; staff said the alteration is not supported by the design guidelines and commissioners asked for a smaller, less invasive design and structural documentation.

Owners of 900 Fair Street returned to the Design Review Committee seeking input on a proposed alteration to the front façade that would replace a recently approved awning with a stone‑faced arched entry intended to better reflect a Tudor aesthetic. Staff and commissioners said the proposal is not supported by the design guidelines as presented and urged a more restrained, better‑detailed option and structural analysis before a COA request.

Applicant proposal and staff reaction

Steven Scott and his team presented an AI‑rendered concept showing a heavy stone arch applied over the front porch opening to remove the awning and…

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