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Board approves new exterior paint for 1305 James Street in Sedgwick–Highland–James district
Summary
The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior repainting and minor patching at 1305 James Street in the Sedgwick–Highland–James Preservation District.
The Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board on Aug. 28 approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior repainting and minor patching at 1305 James Street in the Sedgwick–Highland–James Preservation District.
Applicants Sarah Wolf and Joshua Mayfield described the work as primarily a repainting of the stucco body, with some patching of obvious flaws and low‑pressure power washing. Joshua Mayfield said the trim and door colors will remain unchanged and the new body color will be a shade of green from the color chips submitted to the board. "We're not introducing any new materials onto the historic property," a board member observed during questioning.
Board staff closed the public hearing after recording that no members of the public were present to speak for or against the application. The board moved and seconded a motion to approve the application "as submitted," and the motion passed with all board members voting in favor.
The approval permits repainting and minor repair work as described in the application packet; the board emphasized use of low‑pressure cleaning methods to avoid damage to mortar joints. No structural changes, material substitutions, or alterations to the trim or door color were authorized in the record.
The board did not record additional conditions in the meeting transcript. The applicants were encouraged to follow the low‑pressure washing guidance noted by staff.
The board's action closes CA‑25‑22 for 1305 James Street unless the applicant returns with changes or additional information.
