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Board approves window, deck and soffit work at 272 West Market with condition to pursue historic spindle preservation
Summary
The board approved replacement of lead-contaminated windows and deck components at 270–272 West Market Street, asking the applicant to explore options to preserve or replicate original jigsaw-cut spindles before authorizing simpler replacements.
The York City Historical Architectural Review Board voted to approve work at 270–272 West Market Street that addresses lead-contaminated paint on a second-floor fire-escape balcony, subject to efforts to preserve or replicate historic decorative spindles where feasible.
Kevin Paul of Servpro told the board the property “failed a lead test” and that the UPMC report found lead-based paint “throughout the fire escape, balcony,” with deteriorated paint on rails, spindles and windows. He said the proposal includes replacing windows (nine on the second floor: six at 272 and three at 270), removing and replacing deck boards, and replacing the rail system. The…
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