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HRC approves fiber‑cement cladding, reuse of coping at 179 Elm Street
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Summary
The commission approved a plan to clad a deteriorated concrete block wall at 179 Elm Street with fiber‑cement panels in a running‑bond pattern and to reuse salvaged coping; staff will coordinate flashing and flashing details.
The Historic Resources Commission approved a plan to repair and clad a deteriorated concrete‑masonry (CMU) wall at 179 Elm Street in the Center Square / Hudson‑Park historic district by installing fiber‑cement panels in a running‑bond pattern and reusing salvaged coping to provide a continuous top edge.
Michael Lambert, the presenting builder, described the wall’s poor condition and the cost‑prohibitive option of full reconstruction. The proposed treatment includes removal and replacement of or patching for deteriorated units where required, a continuous flashing and a fiber‑cement cladding installed in a running‑bond pattern to produce a more monolithic appearance on the formerly hidden wall.
Commissioners discussed constructability and material appearance; one member noted prior successful uses of the material in Albany. The commission voted to approve the proposed material and the relocation of the salvaged coping to the elevation under review. The transcript records a motion and a second and a verbal affirmative vote; no detailed roll‑call tally appears in the record.
Staff and applicant will finalize flashing and attachment details consistent with the approval.
