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ARC denies retroactive standing‑seam roof at 912 West Platt Street; staff cited incompatibility with Hyde Park guidelines
Summary
The Architectural Review Commission denied a certificate of appropriateness for a standing‑seam metal roof that was installed without approval at 912 West Platt Street, finding the metal roof inconsistent with the building's Mediterranean/Spanish character and the Hyde Park Design Guidelines favoring clay barrel tile for that style.
The Architectural Review Commission voted unanimously to deny a certificate of appropriateness for a standing-seam metal roof that a contractor installed without prior ARC approval at 912 West Platt Street.
Historic preservation staff told commissioners the building is a non-contributing structure constructed in 2006 but now lies within the expanded Hyde Park Historic District. Staff said the Hyde Park Design Guidelines advise retaining original roof materials and replacing roofing with materials compatible in size,…
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