BAR approves exterior alterations at 4 and 6 North Street NE with masonry and window conditions
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Summary
The board approved wood‑to‑aluminum‑clad window replacement, awning removal, new lighting, and site improvements at 4 & 6 North Street NE, deciding the building will be treated as a non‑contributing/contemporary resource for materials decisions and asking staff to approve a water‑repellent masonry treatment and fence details.
The Board of Architectural Review voted 7–0 on July 23 to approve exterior alterations and site improvements at 4 and 6 North Street Northeast, including replacement of deteriorated windows with aluminum‑clad wood units, removal of a rear awning, new exterior lighting, fence replacement and select masonry treatment.
Staff reported the duplex’s brick veneer and windows are in poor condition and noted that records and available photography make its original construction date unclear; for the purposes of the application the resource was treated as a non‑contributing or contemporary building for material decisions. Because unpainted masonry is generally discouraged to be painted, staff and the board discussed a compromise: use of a highly permeable, tinted water‑repellent treatment or limited repointing where necessary instead of opaque paint. The board asked staff to review the final selection and tint for the water‑repellent product.
The proposed new rear fence was a horizontal wood slat design; staff recommended the fence be wood, not exceed eight feet in height, and that final fence drawings be submitted to staff for approval. The board also approved replacement of the windows with aluminum‑clad wood windows under the finding that the building is treated as contemporary/non‑contributing for materials choices.
Julie Pastor moved approval; Judd Fido seconded. Conditions require final masonry treatment color and product review by staff, confirmation that the replacement windows are aluminum‑clad wood, and that the new fence not exceed eight feet and be wood.
