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DDRC defers decision on wholesale siding replacement at 2819 Bratton Street
Summary
The DDRC deferred a request to allow wholesale replacement of wood siding at 2819 Bratton Street in the Melrose Heights Oak Lawn Architectural Conservation District, asking staff to gather additional information including a site inspection or test panel to determine the extent of deterioration and the feasibility of preserving historic features.
The Design Development Review Commission deferred action on a request to replace exterior siding at 2819 Bratton Street in the Melrose Heights Oak Lawn Architectural Conservation District, directing staff to gather further information before the commission votes on wholesale replacement.
Staff told the commission it inspected the house from the street in April 2024 and found the front elevation to be the most deteriorated; staff said its review at that time did not support confidence that wholesale replacement was necessary and recommended deferral so staff could gather updated, site‑specific information. Staff recommended…
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