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Commission continues Crown Heights addition review at 916 Northwest 8th Street pending documentation
Summary
A proposed multi-part project at 916 Northwest 8th Street in Crown Heights, including a two‑story rear addition and a second‑story garage, was continued to June 4 for more documentation on historic footprint, demo plans and elevations.
The Historic Preservation Commission continued action on an application by Holly Hunt of Sam Gresham Architecture on behalf of Michael Purcell for work at 916 Northwest 8th Street (Crown Heights). Commissioners voted to continue all items to the June 4 hearing to allow the applicant to provide clearer documentation of which earlier additions are historic, a demolition/retention plan, accurate elevations and lot coverage figures.
Why this matters: the proposal includes a two‑story rear addition and modifications to an existing garage that may increase the garage’s height and massing. Commissioners and staff focused on whether portions of the building that were added prior to 1977…
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