HDC approves painted newel posts and revised porch lighting at 46 Wood Street
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The commission approved revised painted newel posts and smaller single-bulb porch fixtures for 46 Wood Street after the design team presented supplemental drawings; commissioners said painting the posts reduces visual prominence and the lighting change complies with HDC lighting guidelines.
The Historic Districts Commission approved revised porch newel/post treatments and lighting at 46 Wood Street after the design team presented supplemental photos and proof-of-concept mockups.
The applicant team said they replaced and painted certain elements and proposed smaller single‑bulb exterior sconces at the central porch consistent with HDC guidelines (limiting overall wattage and visible fixture bulk). The commission noted the painted posts blend into the trim and are a significant improvement over the previous, more prominent detail. A temporary motion-activated security light installed during construction will be replaced by decorative sconces that match the house’s historic appearance.
Commissioners voted to approve the proposed lighting and the painted newel/post treatment for the three front stairs, with the expectation that the same detail will be applied to each front stair treatment as shown in the supplemental plans.