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Zoning board approves renovation and new two‑car garage for historic house at 31 Hobart Avenue
Summary
The Zoning Board approved a plan to restore and expand a Gothic Revival house at 31 Hobart Avenue, including a new two‑car garage set into steep rear slopes; the board found the design preserves the historic character and imposed stormwater, steep‑slope and tree‑protection conditions.
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously on May 5 to approve a renovation, covered porches and a new two‑car detached garage for the historic house at 31 Hobart Avenue, finding the proposal balances preservation of the 19th‑century Gothic Revival dwelling with modernized living space.
Applicant Matthew Medveen and his design team told the board the work will restore historic porch details, add a covered side porch connecting to a permitted rear addition, and build a two‑car garage set lower on the lot to limit disturbance of the house and steep hillside.
Architect Ryan Petyak described the design as intended to “match the existing pitch” and materials of the house…
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