Commission approves COA for 301 East Franklin to address lead-painted windows and siding

The Troy Planning Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness on Jan. 22, 2025 permitting replacement of exterior windows and surfaces at 301 East Franklin Street to address presumed lead paint hazards.

Brian Wellman, speaking on behalf of the property owner Eva Enright, told the commission the project received grant funding through the Ohio Department of Development's Lehi Safe Ohio project and that a contractor licensed with the Ohio Department of Health had verified visual signs consistent with lead paint. Wellman said the contractor and program favored full replacement over encapsulation to provide a longer-term solution with minimal maintenance.

The applicant proposed gelled wet, double-hung, wood-clad windows that match the original opening characteristics and design, and replacement of soffit, fascia, trim and siding with LP engineered-design wood. The proposed color palette includes Sand Dunes, Garden Sage and Timberland Suede.

Staff recommended approval based on the design manual (sections cited in staff analysis) and the safety rationale tied to lead paint risks. Commissioners asked about alternatives such as sanding and repainting; staff replied encapsulation was an option but the grant program prioritized replacement. The commission moved to approve the COA; a roll-call vote recorded unanimous approval.

The commission’s approval allows the applicant to proceed with replacement work under the Certificate of Appropriateness terms and applicable lead-abatement regulations; contractors performing work must follow state lead-abatement licensure and program requirements.