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Commission grants conceptual approval for wraparound porch at 1462 Bridal Road, defers retaining-wall and fence details
Summary
The Historic Resources Commission gave conceptual approval on May 15 for removal of metal canopies and construction of a new wraparound porch at 1462 Bridal Road, approved porch details for staff review but deferred final decisions on a taller retaining wall and fence until additional documentation and design revisions are provided.
The Historic Resources Commission on May 15 granted conceptual approval for construction of a new wraparound porch and the demolition of two existing metal canopies at 1462 Bridal Road, while reserving action on a proposed limestone retaining wall and fence that would alter front‑yard grading.
Bloesten Overly Architects principal Bert Overly presented revised documents showing a mortar limestone porch foundation (replacing previously proposed split‑face concrete block), cedar porch flooring, a standing‑seam roof, and a raised limestone retaining wall that would include a decorative iron rail. The applicant revised the rail detail to…
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