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Commission allows fiber-cement siding and chimney removal after fire; omits wood-only condition
Summary
Following a recent fire, the commission approved replacement of side and rear wood siding with smooth fiber-cement (Hardie) and permitted removal of two unused chimneys for a house on Fourth Street, omitting a staff-recommended wood-only condition.
The Galveston Landmark Commission on June 2 approved a certificate of appropriateness allowing smooth fiber-cement siding on the side and rear walls and removal of two unused chimneys for a house at 1411/141120 Fourth Street (case 25LC025), citing fire-safety considerations and limited street visibility.
Daniel (staff) explained staff's analysis: the sides and rear are less-visible façades (location C and D) where greater material flexibility may be allowed, but staff nonetheless recommended…
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