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Board approves repairs and in-kind porch and fence work at 121 E. Santa Fe Ave.
Summary
The Historic Districts Review Board approved an application to repair and restore exterior elements at the significant Don Gaspar-area property at 121 East Santa Fe Avenue, including reroof, porch board replacement and a front railing and fence to be painted white.
The board voted to approve the application for 121 East Santa Fe Avenue (case HDRV 2025-011122). Staff summarized the site history and recommended approval of a reroof, repair of a rear addition, replacement porch boards, a new front railing in a Craftsman style to be painted white, replacement of degraded concrete steps, and a vehicular gate and pergola replacement in-kind.
Owner Brett Tresco confirmed the mini-split system was already on site at purchase and explained structural repairs and window proportions. Neighbors provided mixed testimony: Anne Pierman praised the repairs; Stephanie Benonato questioned some administrative approvals and historical accuracy for window sizes. Member Benvenu made the motion to approve, including a friendly amendment that any restored picket fence be painted white to match historical photographs; roll call approved the application.
Outcome and conditions: Approval includes the applicant’s submitted details and the white paint condition for the fence/gate; the board entered findings that exception criteria were met for the changes presented.
