The Historic Preservation Commission voted Sept. 12 to grant a certificate of appropriateness for work at 208 Broadway in the Broadway Historic District, approving replacement of the existing 3-tab asphalt shingles with architectural shingles and replacement of several metal valley pieces and roof-edge trim.

Curtis Marsh, agent for the property owner identified as the John C. and Esther L. Wayland Revocable Trust, presented the application to replace an aging roof system after leaks were reported. Marsh said the proposed architectural shingles were chosen because they “look so much more like slate” and better match the house’s character; he said the plan includes replacing the metal valleys and installing metal roof edging in a green color to match existing trim.

Commission members pressed the applicant on maintaining the roof’s character-defining features, including complex roof forms and visible valleys. The commission’s consultant had noted the roof shapes are a character-defining feature of the house and that the dark color aligns with other slate and asphalt roofs in the district. Nearby resident Steven Barron addressed the commission during the public hearing to ask about slate repair and to describe his own roof maintenance concerns.

The commission closed the public hearing, discussed the material choice and the mechanics of the replacement, and then moved to a certificate-of-appropriateness vote under the commission’s historic-preservation guidelines. The motion to approve was made and seconded; the clerk called the roll. Commissioners recorded aye votes and the motion passed.

The commission advised the applicant that appeals of commission decisions go to the board of appeals and reminded applicants that projects generally must begin within six months and finish within the year unless a code extension is obtained.

Votes at a glance:
- Certificate of Appropriateness, 208 Broadway (Map Lot 047‑021): motion to approve roofing replacement, mover: not specified, second: not specified; vote recorded in meeting as multiple aye votes including named aye votes for "Mister Keith" and "Mister Whitehead"; tally recorded as yes 5, no 0, abstain 0, outcome: approved.
- Approval of minutes (ARCUS eighth meeting): motion to approve minutes, mover: not specified, second: not specified; outcome: approved (vote recorded as aye by multiple members; names not fully specified in transcript).