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Council overturns two BHAR conditions, allows composite/metal trim on 110 Thomas Street

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Summary

Town Council granted an appeal from the Board of Historic and Architectural Review, permitting the owners of 110 Thomas Street to use coated aluminum and non‑composite soffit products on trim and soffits that BHAR had previously conditioned.

Smithfield Town Council granted an appeal by the owners of 110 Thomas Street, allowing them to use alternative, lower‑maintenance exterior materials on some trim and soffit details that the Board of Historic and Architectural Review (BHAR) had previously limited.

The homeowners, Joe and Faith Barnes, had sought BHAR approval for several exterior changes. BHAR approved most items conditionally but placed two conditions requiring composite (PVC) materials rather than the metal and polymer products the applicants proposed. The owners appealed that portion of BHAR’s decision to council.

At the council hearing the applicants said…

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