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Historic Preservation Commission approves patio roof addition at Kalia Taqueria, 2389 West Main Street
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a rear shed‑roof patio cover at Kalia Taqueria. Staff recommended approval; the structure will be timber with asphalt shingles, about 537 square feet and 11.5 feet high, and will not reduce parking.
The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a certificate of appropriateness for a rear shed‑roof addition at 2389 West Main Street, the building that houses Kalia Taqueria. The commission voted in favor of the staff recommendation to approve the proposed patio roof as submitted.
Staff described the project as a rear shed‑roof addition to provide a permanent patio cover where outdoor seating already exists. The primary structure will use timber posts with asphalt‑composition shingles; staff said the proposed roof area is roughly 537 square feet and the peak height will be about 11.5 feet, with a slope of 1.5:12. The existing fence around the patio will be maintained; some posts will be removed to accommodate the new columns. Staff said the proposal meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and the Downtown Littleton design guidelines and recommended approval with no additional conditions.
An applicant representative said the permanent cover would allow the business to serve more customers and reduce weekend wait times, and confirmed the roofing material was an asphalt composition with special underlayment to address the low pitch. “We are pretty much looking forward on getting this space as a permanent space where we can accommodate all our clients,” the applicant said.
During public comment Pam Chadbourne told the commission she is sensitive to the character of the corner block and suggested awnings could be an alternative. Commissioners and the applicant discussed continuity for the series of three storefronts on the corner and whether future proposals for adjacent businesses should coordinate materials and design. Commissioners asked staff to confirm gutters and downspouts; the applicant answered that new gutters and downspouts are shown and would discharge at the wood columns.
A motion to approve the certificate of appropriateness carried by a vote of 6 in favor, 0 opposed.
The project will proceed to building permit review; staff noted construction drawings will address the low roof pitch and special underlayment required for the chosen shingles and that staff will verify those details during permit review.
