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Historic preservation commission approves exterior work but denies auditorium tiering; planning commission denies seating variance for 518 N. Main (The Gatherin
Summary
Multiple Newton bodies reviewed renovation plans for 518 North Main (The Gathering/Fox Theater). HPC approved exterior facade repairs and denied interior floor tiering; Planning Commission denied a separate variance request to permit more than 200 non-fixed chairs, citing life-safety and code compliance concerns.
Two Newton boards reviewed renovation plans for 518 North Main — the Fox Theater / The Gathering — on Sept. 8. The Historic Preservation Commission approved exterior facade repairs but denied a proposal to add tiered floors in the auditorium, while the Planning Commission denied a variance request that would have permitted more than the code’s limit for unfixed seating.
The Gathering representatives said the church is growing and needs flexible, multiuse floor space. Church representatives (Greg, identified as executive pastor; Jordan Volker, contractor; and Brandon Eck, associate pastor) described plans to add two tiered levels to the auditorium so the room can…
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