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Planning board recommends asphalt shingles for historic-property roof at 320 North George Street
Summary
The City of Rome Planning Board on July 1 recommended that asphalt architectural shingles be used to replace a damaged roof at 320 North George Street, following a presentation by an attorney for the property owner and a unanimous vote.
On July 1 the City of Rome Planning Board recommended permitting asphalt architectural shingles for a roof repair at 320 North George Street, where the owner seeks to replace a damaged metal roof section with shingles and restore an existing rubber roof on a side portion of the building.
Andy Lalant, an attorney representing the property owner and standing in for the owner’s usual counsel, told the board that neighboring properties and nearby buildings predominantly have shingle roofs. Lalant said the owner retained a roofing contractor (Cobblestone) and that metal-roof quotes previously received were about $56,000; Lalant said copper roofing would have been far more expensive.
Lalant said the building’s roof suffered storm damage that accelerated the need for repairs. He presented photos of the site and said he expected a slate or dark color for the asphalt shingle replacement. Board members voiced support for a dark/slate color to match the neighborhood. Garrett Wyckoff of Community and Economic Development recommended allowing the asphalt-shingle replacement; a motion to recommend asphalt shingles and an architectural shingle type carried unanimously.
The board’s recommendation is an advisory opinion as part of the planning/historic-review process; the applicant will proceed with contractor selection, color choice and permitting consistent with the board’s recommendation and any applicable historic-preservation requirements.
