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HARB approves after-the-fact repairs and wood window replacement at 32 St. Francis Street
Summary
HARB approved reconstruction of a porch canopy, balcony decking, rear stairs and wholesale repairs at 32 St. Francis Street, with archaeological notification conditions for ground disturbance.
The Historic Architectural Review Board on June 18 granted a certificate of appropriateness for after-the-fact fenestration, canopy and stair repairs at 32 St. Francis Street, subject to conditions including archaeological review for ground disturbance over 100 square feet.
What the board approved: The applicant presented revised drawings that address HARB’s prior concerns and specify a Marvin Ultimate wood sash replacement window, reconstruction of a front canopy, modified rear access stairs, replacement of balcony decking with wood, and modifications to the detached garage consistent with the city’s historic-preservation guidelines. The board approved the application as presented, conditioned on archaeological monitoring for ground disturbance exceeding 100 square feet and use of preapproved paint colors.
Why the board approved: HARB members said the revised drawings showed required details and matched materials and proportions appropriate to the building’s character. Staff noted the applicant color‑coded the drawings and supplied a detailed window survey and wood-window specification.
Conditions and follow-up: The board required the applicant to engage a qualified archaeologist for ground-disturbing work over 100 square feet (33 inches depth threshold cited for monitoring) and to submit paint colors for administrative approval.
Vote: The motion to approve the application passed unanimously by roll call.
Practical effect: The approved work addresses unpermitted changes and replaces nonhistoric windows and decking with wood materials and details acceptable to HARB. The archaeological condition reflects city policy where subsurface work may damage archaeological resources. The applicant will proceed under the conditions and finalize building permits with staff.
