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Historic preservation commission approves storefront changes at 268 South Main with condition to retain rear arch
Summary
The Independence Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness on Sept. 16 for exterior changes at 268 South Main — including new windows, enclosing a front doorway and a rear steel staircase — and added a condition requiring retention of the building’s rear arched doorway.
Planning staff told the Independence Historic Preservation Commission on Sept. 16 that an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for 268 South Main (also referenced as 260–278 South Main and formerly called the Opera House or Smoker’s Hall) proposes adding windows, enclosing an open storefront door and installing a steel rear staircase.
"This application seeks to add windows to the building, a door, and a rear staircase to the building," planning staff said during the hearing, summarizing the scope of work and packet drawings.
The commission reviewed photographs, packet…
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