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HPC approves Nassau Presbyterian door design with clarified sidelights and transom alignment
Summary
The Princeton Historic Preservation Commission approved a resolution for door modifications at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, endorsing the simplified centered door design and clarifying that sidelights will not be included; staff will note alignment of the transom and wood paneling in the advisory memo.
The Princeton Historic Preservation Commission approved a resolution supporting the church’s revised door design at 61 Nassau Street and clarified details about sidelights and transom alignment.
At the meeting, staff recounted prior discussion and an applicant consultation with church representative Linda Gilmore and others. The commission and staff confirmed the proposal submitted for approval reflects a simplified centered door without sidelights; the transom will align with the wood panels above for consistency. Commissioners moved and seconded the resolution and approved it by voice vote.
Why it matters: exterior changes to a contributing church building in the historic district require HPC review. The commission’s action will be documented in an advisory resolution for building department and zoning processes.
Details
Elizabeth Satterfield summarized the post‑hearing clarifications: the church had explored sidelights but after review and conversation with staff and the presenter they agreed the simplified, solid centered door design was preferable. Staff noted that if the church later seeks a different design that had been previously denied or not supported, the applicant would need to appeal to zoning.
Formal action
Commissioner Charlotte moved the resolution and Roger seconded; the commission approved the motion by voice vote.
