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Commission conditionally approves roof and siding replacement at South property; subcommittee to verify final drawings
Summary
The commission approved a COA for roof and siding replacement at a fire-damaged property on South (address listed in agenda), subject to applicant selection of an approved shingle and a smooth siding finish and on condition that a subcommittee verify revised drawings before work proceeds.
The commission approved a COA application for repair and replacement of roof, gutters and siding on a fire-damaged property on South (application COA 2500976), subject to conditions and verification by a subcommittee.
Applicant representatives and HPO staff discussed specific products: the applicant proposed CertainTeed Integrity shingles and replacement of existing siding with smooth-finish aluminum or an approved smooth alternative. Staff recommended selection of an approved roofing shingle from the HPO list and smooth siding rather than textured wood-grain finishes.
Commissioners and staff reviewed construction details related to vents and insulation. Staff cautioned that spray-foam insulation behind decking can trap moisture and recommended an air gap and appropriate intake/ ridge venting. They also discussed appropriate soffit and ridge details if portions of the roof are rebuilt and recommended against venting under certain assemblies.
Outcome: the commission approved the application as amended by the applicant on the condition that the final drawings be verified by a subcommittee of commissioners and that the applicant select materials meeting HPO guidance (approved shingle and smooth siding profile). Staff will review the revised drawings, circulate them to the subcommittee, and issue final approval when the subcommittee confirms compliance.
Provenance: the item began with the applicant's presentation (transcript block starting ~3851.83) and the commission passed the motion to approve with subcommittee verification near the end of the agenda item (transcript block ending ~4599.895–4604.295).
