Planning commission approves exterior alterations for 13 and 15 South Market Street with conditions

The City of Detroit Planning Commission on April 9 approved a certificate of appropriateness (COA) allowing exterior alterations at 13 and 15 South Market Street, including distinct storefront paint colors, awnings, an entry door and iron window grills, subject to specific installation and timing conditions.

The decision follows a staff report and discussion of colors and outstanding work. "Staff recommends approval of the proposed paint on both buildings as it complies with section 2.6 of the design manual," a planning department staff member told the commission during the meeting.

The commission voted to approve the COA with conditions tied to the previously reviewed 2024 rendering and to the zoning code time limits for COAs. Under the conditions, the applicant must install the cloth awnings for the first and third floors on the 13 South Market Street building, install the iron window grills on the 13 side, and install the storefront entry…