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Commission approves certificate of appropriateness for Volmer House at 1737 Webster; variance remains pending
Summary
The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Volmer House (1737 Webster) with conditions requiring notification if a zoning‑administrator variance alters the approved design. The zoning administrator noted variance challenges because prior variances and prior moves of the building complicate findings for another rear‑yard or vertical addition.
The Historic Preservation Commission approved Dec. 6 with conditions a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Volmer House at 1737 Webster Street (Bush Street Cottage Row historic district), while the zoning administrator took the separate variance request under advisement.
Planning staff recommended approval of a carefully pared design that adds a fourth‑story vertical addition set back from the facade, a rear horizontal extension, and limited rear openings. Michelle Taylor said the project meets Article 10 and…
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