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Council sends planning commission’s vertical‑siding approval back for reconsideration in historic district
Summary
After a planning commission approval allowing vertical siding within the historic district, the council voted to ask the planning commission to reconsider, citing municipal code that prefers horizontal siding in the historic district and concern about inconsistent past enforcement.
The town council voted to ask the planning commission to reconsider a recent decision that approved vertical siding on a property within the historic district. Council members said the municipal code and accompanying guidance favor horizontal wood siding for historic properties, and they expressed concern that approving vertical siding sets a precedent that could prompt complaints from past applicants who were required to install horizontal siding.
Councilors noted the planning commission…
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