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Commission sends contentious Barker Avenue addition to architectural review committee
Summary
The Lawrence Historic Resources Commission referred a proposal for a two‑story side addition at 2115 Barker Ave. to its Architectural Review Committee after staff recommended denial for not meeting Chapter 22 design standards.
The Lawrence Historic Resources Commission on Aug. 21 voted to send a proposed addition at 2115 Barker Ave. (HRC-25-0016) to the Architectural Review Committee for redesign and additional review. Historic‑preservation staff described the proposal as a 719‑square‑foot two‑story addition that would extend into the south side yard and be visible from Barker Avenue. Staff said the project failed multiple criteria in Chapter 22, specifically height, setback, scale, rhythm of openings and sense of entry, and recommended denial.…
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