Commission asks for clearer renderings and matching storefronts before approving 703 Main facade work

Nov 6, 2025

The commission continued review of a proposed adaptive‑reuse and historic‑facade project for the Coal Building (703 Main), asking the applicant to return with accurate renderings that address inconsistent doors, inset treatments and street activation. The motion to continue carried with one dissenting vote.

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Developers and the architect presented a preliminary design for adaptive reuse of the Coal Building at 703 Main on Nov. 5, but commissioners asked for clearer, more historically grounded renderings before moving forward.

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