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Augusta Historic Preservation Commission approves several COAs, adopts resolution opposing proposed traffic circle
Summary
At its December meeting the commission approved multiple Certificates of Appropriateness for windows, decks, garages and driveways, postponed an unpermitted addition, and adopted a resolution asking the city to drop a planned traffic circle and directing legal counsel to draft a consultation ordinance for public projects affecting historic districts.
The Augusta Historic Preservation Commission on Tuesday approved a slate of Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs), postponed an application for additional design details on an unpermitted addition, and adopted a resolution opposing a proposed traffic circle in the Somerville Historic District.
Key votes included approvals for window replacements, an accessory building, a deck, a garage and driveway rehabilitation, and a conditional approval for multiple window replacements at other properties. The commission also postponed consideration of a freestanding restroom/addition at 551 Green Street after staff said submitted plans lacked scale and there were unresolved setback and boundary questions.
Commissioner Young read and the commission adopted a resolution opposing the construction of a traffic circle at the intersection of McDowell Street and Montesano Avenue in the Somerville Historic District,…
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