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Commission approves COA and active-use waiver recommendation for 620 Third Street addition
Summary
The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness Nov. 6 for a one-story vertical addition at 620 Third Street, finding the design consistent with the Clyde and Crooks Landmark District and including a staff condition requiring additional waterproofing and glazing details prior to issuance of an architectural addendum.
The Historic Preservation Commission on Nov. 6 approved a certificate of appropriateness for a vertical addition at 620 Third Street and supported staff’s recommendation concerning an active-use waiver, voting 4–0.
Monica Giacomucci of the planning department told commissioners the project proposes a 16,296-square-foot one-story vertical addition set back from Third and Rich streets and would convert the property to office use with two storefronts on Third Street. Staff noted revisions made after Architectural Review Committee comments and recommended approval subject to conditions, including submission of waterproofing details and the proposed clear glazing product prior to issuance of an architectural addendum.
Eric Lundquist, principal at Heller Mannis Architects, described the design intent, said the proposal preserves the building’s character-defining features (including historic steel-sash windows), and explained waterproofing and glazing details for the new addition. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the active-use waiver (which applies to the Rich Street frontage in the staff presentation), façade finish color and waterproofing specifics; staff and the sponsor answered.
After discussion, the Commission moved and seconded approval; the motion passed unanimously 4–0. Staff will include the draft motion and findings in the staff report for the Planning Commission, which will consider the active-use waiver next week.
