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Commission begins work on Chapter 31 updates and a windows guidance subcommittee
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission discussed ambiguity in Chapter 31 and the design guidelines around window removal and additions, agreed to form a small working group to draft clarifications and recommended producing outreach materials for homeowners.
Commissioners told staff they want clearer rules for window alterations and better homeowner outreach after a contested COA case for 702 Clark Avenue highlighted gaps in Chapter 31 and the design guidelines.
A commissioner summarized the issue: the code and design guidelines include language about ‘‘blocking down’’ windows but do not explicitly address full…
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