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Douglaston commission approves balcony, cedar siding and clay tile roof for 1955 house with conditions
Summary
The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved alterations at 355 Knollwood Avenue in the Douglaston Historic District — including a new balcony, cedar siding, composite decking and clay roof tiles — but asked the applicant to work with staff on tile finish and profile and other details.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Sept. 9 approved exterior alterations at 355 Knollwood Avenue in the Douglaston Historic District, finding that the changes will not harm the district’s character but ordering refinements to materials. The vote was 8–0 in favor after commissioners recommended a less glossy, grayer clay tile profile and asked staff to review certain details.
Applicants proposed renovating the 1955 contemporary-style, non‑contributing house by replacing painted board‑and‑batten siding with stained cedar, enlarging some openings, adding a balcony and railing above the main entry, and replacing roofing and decking. The presentation noted the house’s large expanses of glass and views…
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