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Commission allows reuse or synthetic slate for damaged rear roof at 413 Harrison Street
Summary
Applicant David Gay was allowed to repair the front slate and, for the damaged rear, either repair with original slate or replace with synthetic slate matching size and exposure; commissioners cited bylaws that generally disallow asphalt simulated slate and encouraged the applicant to obtain pricing to preserve original materials where feasible.
David Gay appeared before the commission to request permission to restore the street‑facing slate roof and replace the rear slate roofing with asphalt shingle because of sheathing damage caused by vines and moisture intrusion.
Gay said the front, roadside slate is mostly sound and could be repaired, while the rear roof has extensive sheathing damage. "...there's a lot of damage...it's mainly the...sheathing," he said, explaining why full replacement on the rear might be needed.
Commissioners reviewed options and emphasized preserving original material where feasible. They noted prior use of synthetic slate as an alternative in cases where original slate could not be reused, and one commissioner said the commission's bylaws limit substitution: "the substitution of asphalt or fiberglass simulated slate shingles is not acceptable." The commission encouraged Gay to get estimates for reusing existing slates, comparing that cost to synthetic slate options.
A motion carried to permit repair and reuse of the front slate and to allow the rear portion to be replaced either by repaired/reworked slate if the budget allows or by synthetic slate matching the front in size and exposure if repair is not feasible.
Next steps: Applicant to obtain contractor pricing comparing reuse versus synthetic slate options and proceed under the commission's conditional approval.
