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Planning commission approves 514–516 Rose Street design despite preservation siding rule
Summary
The O'Connor Planning Commission approved historic design review LU25‑39 for 514–516 Rose Street, allowing the applicant's proposed vertical siding and horizontal windows after debate over whether vertical siding complies with the town's historic preservation code.
The O'Connor Planning Commission on Sept. 2 approved historic design review application LU25‑39 for a new house at 514–516 Rose Street, voting to allow the applicant's proposed vertical siding and horizontal windows despite staff advice that vertical siding is not appropriate in the town's historic preservation district.
Planning staff told the commission the primary land‑use concern was exterior aesthetics and cited the historic preservation rules that prefer horizontal wood siding. "Horizontal wood siding in 4 to 6 inch shiplap or clapboard is preferred," staff said, and added that "vertical siding is listed as not appropriate" in the district guidance. Staff recommended a condition that the…
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