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Angola HPC approves parapet, brick repairs at 118 West Maumee Street to address safety concerns
Summary
The commission granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove and replace part of a parapet and repair damaged brick at 118 West Maumee Street after the building commissioner flagged structural concerns; the applicant said repairs will match existing brick and preserve historic appearance.
The Angola Historic Preservation Commission on Sept. 3 approved a certificate of appropriateness allowing removal and replacement of part of the parapet and repair of damaged brick at 118 West Maumee Street, known in the meeting as the former South Law Office building.
Staff told the commission the building commissioner identified unsafe, buckling brick at the parapet and top cap and recommended immediate remediation. The staff report cited the city’s historic preservation guidelines (staff referenced pages 53 and 73), saying cornices and parapet caps should be repaired using materials that match the original in color, texture and profile and that parapet caps may be covered in aluminum provided the color does not introduce new visual elements.
Staff concluded the proposed work — replacing damaged brick and refashioning the top cap — complies with the applicable guidelines and recommended approval of a COA. The staff report also noted the applicant was not requesting a façade grant at this time but could apply later.
Connor Castor, a representative working with Todd Ramsey of Fuller Ramsey Properties, told the commission the project would “match everything as perfectly as we can.” Castor said the owner hopes to renovate the upper floors into apartments and the ground floor for office space.
Commissioners and staff asked about the scope of damage, adjacency to the roof and public‑safety concerns; staff said the damaged bricks did not presently affect the roof deck but that safety concerns prompted the expedited request. The commission voted to approve the COA to address the parapet and brick damage so repair work may proceed to protect the public and the building’s structural integrity.
Commissioners noted they expect to see additional permit requests as the broader renovation continues. Staff thanked the applicant for addressing safety concerns and reminded them to coordinate around upcoming community events that affect downtown staging and dumpster placement.
