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Preservation commission continues hearing on 23 Spruce Island Avenue rear steps; applicant told to return with material samples
Summary
The Springfield City Preservation Commission on May 15 continued a homeowner’s application to replace rear steps at 23 Spruce Island Avenue to the June 5 meeting after the owner said she had not yet finalized materials and the commission asked for samples and clearer drawings.
The Springfield City Preservation Commission on May 15 continued the application to replace the rear steps at 23 Spruce Island Avenue after the homeowner said her contractor had not yet provided final materials and drawings.
The homeowner, identified in the hearing as Michelle, described a plan to remove deteriorated end caps while trying to retain and repurpose as many original bricks as possible and install bluestone treads and new side railings. Michelle said she and the contractor had discussed several options and that cost was a major constraint: “I would love to…
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