The Italian Village Commission approved COA2501184 on Nov. 10 to permit removal of a later porch addition at 90 East Lincoln after staff and commissioners reviewed photo documentation and discussed whether the porch met current code or contributing structure criteria.

Staff explained that the porch had been altered over time and that the existing porch elevation likely did not require railings because the current porch height is under 30 inches; however, staff asked applicants to verify code requirements and submit railing designs if required. Commissioners and neighbors described the porch as an outlier in the block and noted existing masonry and soundness concerns.

Based on photographic evidence documenting lack of structural integrity, a commissioner moved to approve removal of the porch (COA2501184) with the caveat that any required repair work must be matched to existing materials and submitted for later review. The motion carried; the transcript records commissioners voting “Aye” during the roll call, but a detailed numerical tally is not provided.

The commission directed the applicant to provide additional documentation and to work with staff if any unforeseen damage to brick or adjacent fabric occurs during demolition so repairs will match the existing context.

No immediate variances were granted for reconstruction; staff recommended that applicants return with revised drawings showing porch elevation and any proposed replacement details where necessary.