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Commission approves certificate of appropriateness to legalize rear alterations at 19–21 Liberty Street
Summary
Planning staff recommended approval after a site visit; the commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions by a unanimous vote.
The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for 19–21 Liberty Street on Sept. 3, voting 7–0 to grant the COA with conditions recommended in the staff report.
Planning Department staffer Charles Enschel reported that staff had visited the property and found the rear accessory building to be modern plywood construction and not a character-defining feature of the district or property. The owner proposed wood siding for replacement exterior material and sought retroactive approval for a reconstructed rear deck and firewall and legalization of rear fenestration alterations. Staff recommended approval with conditions.
The project sponsor was present but declined to use the three-minute presentation slot; no public comments were submitted. A commissioner moved to approve per the staff report; the motion was seconded and carried 7–0.
Action: Motion to approve the COA with conditions as described in the staff memo. Vote: 7–0.
Next steps: Owner to comply with COA conditions, including the specified siding and work to meet the conditions recorded in the staff report.
