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Board denies keeping painted masonry at 416/418 East Main; orders exterior paint removal, allows touch-ups on main house
Summary
The board found painting masonry on an ancillary tank house at 416/418 East Main inappropriate and denied the application to retain the paint; it approved a limited paint touch-up and door color for the main Victorian structure while directing removal of paint from the accessory structure’s exterior.
The Fredericksburg Historic Review Board on Dec. 10 declined to approve keeping paint on the masonry ancillary structure behind 416/418 East Main and directed that exterior paint on the tank house be removed, citing material conservation concerns.
Staff explained that painting natural stone or low-grade masonry can trap moisture and accelerate deterioration and recommended removal of exterior paint on the accessory building. The tenant/applicant said the painted structure is…
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