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Sanford commission upholds HPB denial for elevator/stair tower at 101 E. 1st St.; requires full resubmittal

Sanford City Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The commission voted to deny the applicant’s appeal and uphold the Historic Preservation Board’s denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness for major exterior work at 101 E. 1st St., citing incomplete plans and unresolved building‑permit and preservation issues; the commission waived COA application fees for a new submittal.

The Sanford City Commission on Jan. 12 voted to deny an appeal of the Historic Preservation Board’s (HPB) denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for proposed exterior alterations at 101 E. 1st St., finding the applicant’s submittal lacked coordinated architectural details and complete materials specifications required for preservation review.

City staff detailed outstanding deficiencies in the revised December 15 submittal, naming missing brick sample brochures, cornice dimensions, paint and roof material specifications and inconsistent elevation drawings. Staff said structural…

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