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Florence City panel approves rear windows at Thompson’s Barber College, requires wall evaluation to protect mural
Summary
The Florence City Planning Commission approved new rear windows for Thompson’s Barber College at 218 North Dargan Street but required an evaluation and repairs to the building’s rear wall so a nearby mural is not damaged.
The Florence City Planning Commission on a unanimous voice vote approved an application to install new undivided windows at Thompson’s Barber College, 218 North Dargan Street, but required the applicant to have the rear wall evaluated and repaired before any painting or stucco work that could affect an adjacent mural.
Planning staff told the commission the applicant wants the windows to bring natural light into classrooms at the back of the building. The building is the end unit of three adjacent storefronts in the city’s historic overlay district and in a mixed-use zoning designation. Staff showed photos of the proposed simple undivided windows and said the applicant had not yet decided on a dark or silver frame color.
Staff recommended against repainting the wall around the mural because the city holds an easement that covers the portion…
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