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Historic District Commission approves routine window and roof repairs, advances several items for more information
Summary
The HDC approved three routine applications (100 Keis Road #306; 93 Monument Street; 77 Walden Street) and continued several items (4 Walden signage, 46 Wood Street site visit, Wright Tavern sign) while voting on minutes and noting enforcement concerns.
At its September online meeting the Town of Concord Historic District Commission voted on several routine renovation applications and procedural items and continued other matters for further review.
Approved items: the commission unanimously approved an application for 100 Keis Road (unit 306) to replace a gliding patio door and transom with an Anderson French wood sliding door and to replace plywood in two picture windows with glass; commissioners described the work as consistent with prior approvals. The commission also approved an application for 93 Monument Street to replace asphalt roofing with red cedar shingles and to repoint the chimney, with an amendment to “replace chimney in kind” and to retain lead flashing if feasible. Finally, the commission approved proposed replacement windows at 77 Walden Street, asking the applicant to supply manufacturer cut sheets and a historic photograph supporting the proposed infill and shortened window.
Continued items: Blue Mercury/Linear Retail (4 Walden Street) was continued to October 9 for scaled drawings and a serif‑font alternative; 46 Wood Street was continued with a morning site visit authorized to inspect gutters/downspouts, lighting, and HVAC screening; Wright Tavern sign was continued pending measured elevations, a taped or photographic mock‑up and smaller alternatives.
Procedural votes and other business: the commission approved the March 27, 2024 minutes as amended and deferred the February 21, 2024 minutes for corrections to member/associate‑member labeling. Commissioners also voiced recurring concerns about after‑the‑fact work on properties and limited enforcement tools available to the HDC.
Voting details (selected): Keis Road #306 — motion to approve carried unanimously; 93 Monument Street — motion to approve with amendment to retain original flashing where possible carried unanimously; 77 Walden Street — approval carried unanimously; continuances for Walden 4, 46 Wood and Wright Tavern were unanimous.
Ending: The meeting concluded after other business and a unanimous motion to adjourn.
