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Historic commission continues request to replace slate roof at 239 Wilbur Avenue
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission continued an application to replace a deteriorating slate roof with asphalt shingles after staff and the applicant agreed additional slate-specific contractor assessments and attic inspection documentation are needed.
The Historic Preservation Commission continued an application for 239 Wilbur Avenue on a motion to give the applicant time to produce additional documentation supporting replacement of an original slate roof with asphalt shingles.
Commissioners, staff and the property representative discussed repeated on-site repairs, contractor cost estimates and the limitations of an initial slate assessment. The applicant said repeated repairs typically cost about $12,000 and last months, and that pieces of slate frequently break when roofers make repairs. Staff said the submitted slate assessment did not include an inspection of attic framing and recommended a licensed slate contractor provide an updated…
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