Landmark panel approves trim color for Victor Street house, conditions gutter color to match trim

The commission approved a trim color for a homeowner at 5016 Victor Street in the Munger Place Historic District and set a condition that any new gutters and downspouts match the trim color and be reviewed by staff.

The property owner, Susan Stitch, presented paint chip samples and said her existing trim was inconsistent across elements and she sought to repaint and to install gutters so the home could be re‑insured after roof replacement. The applicant’s first choice (a very dark “tricorn black” in application materials) exceeded the Munsell‑based color range the staff uses for the district. Commissioners reviewed adjacent colors and asked staff for a practical solution. After discussion the commission approved a slightly lighter brown‑bronze family color (Sherwin‑Williams 7046 / “Anonymous”) that staff confirmed meets the district’s Munsell constraints, and directed that gutters and downspouts be painted to match the trim/siding they serve (the ordinance requires gutters/downspouts to match the adjacent surface).

The commission also offered the…