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Historic panel OKs conditional roof replacement at 211 West Center Street; grant will determine material
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for a roof replacement at 211 West Center Street, allowing a metal roof only if the applicant secures grant funding; otherwise the applicant may proceed with shingles.
The Lawrenceburg Historic Preservation Commission granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for a roof replacement at 211 West Center Street, with a condition tied to outside grant funding.
Sonia Kaffenberger, the applicant and property occupant, said the front portion of the house — built in the 1890s — has a metal roof that is “rusty and nasty,” while a rear addition uses shingles. “We need to replace our roof,” Kaffenberger said, describing two contractor estimates: one for $13,500 for shingles and $15,500 for metal, and a second for $11,500 for shingles and $14,000 for metal.
Commission members discussed appearance, longevity and finances. One member said metal “should last forever” while another noted shingles would be more economical. A commission motion approved a conditional approach: if Kaffenberger receives a grant she may install a metal roof; if not, she may choose a less expensive shingled roof. Commissioners voted in favor after a motion and second; the transcript records the outcome as accepted.
Staff advised Kaffenberger to submit a pending grant application the following Monday and to visit Lawrenceburg Main Street at 320 Walnut Street to complete paperwork and attach contractor quotes and photos. Staff also noted that a street closure permit will be required when the roofer schedules work. The transcript records that grant applications will begin being accepted on Jan. 1 and that sometimes funds from one pot are redistributed if unused.
The commission and applicant also confirmed that ornamental porch elements will be retained or reproduced (a neighbor, Bill Kerlin, offered to make a replacement piece) and that the recently replaced rear deck will not be part of the project. The commission indicated the applicant should return for approval if she wishes to change colors from existing paint; repainting in the same colors was described as maintenance and not subject to additional approvals.
