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Board denies second‑story addition for contributing house at 1185 Almeria after staff finds multiple compatibility issues
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board denied a proposal to add a second floor and other alterations to a contributing 1951 minimal‑traditional house at 1185 Almeria Drive, citing conflicts with multiple Secretary of the Interior Standards and local compatibility criteria.
The Historic Preservation Board denied an application to add a second floor, a cantilevered porch, new loggia and other alterations to a contributing minimal‑traditional residence at 1185 Almeria Drive after staff recommended denial under multiple Secretary of the Interior Standards and local compatibility criteria.
Architect Daniel Kahane of Smith and Moore Architects said the house would retain several existing features (including original gable elements and decorative coins) while creating a new two‑story gabled expression at the…
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