Contractor confirms vent and column changes at 537 Lyman Place; board asks for breathable brick product

Summary

At 537 Lyman Place the contractor confirmed which gable vents would be removed and which would remain, explained the front column revisions, and said replacement windows will be fitted to existing openings. The board asked for a breathable product specification if the applicant plans to whitewash the brick; the project was approved as submitted.

The contractor for 537 Lyman Place described the intended work: gable vents in some locations will be removed and roof‑mounted bridal vents installed where noted; front columns include one structural column that will be retained and one faux column that will be removed and replaced with painted PVC trim and matching base/capital details. The contractor confirmed replacement windows will be sized to fit existing openings and that the proposed units are shown without internal grids.

A board member asked about preserving brick performance if the applicant intends to whitewash or paint the brick. The contractor said a breathable product will be specified and that material information can be submitted with the permit application. The board moved to approve the project as submitted and asked the contractor to provide the brick finish product specification in permit review.