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Landmarks Commission approves porch repair at 28 East Columbus Street; columns to be fiberglass
Summary
The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission approved CA-26-002 for porch repairs at 28 East Columbus St., permitting fiberglass replacement columns and 1x4 southern yellow pine decking to repair rot; applicant to follow up on construction details during inspection.
The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission on Jan. 27 approved application CA-26-002 to repair and restore the front porch at 28 East Columbus Street, including replacement of rotted porch columns with fiberglass columns and installation of 1x4 tongue-and-groove southern yellow pine decking.
Staff explained the applicant had sought similar porch work in 2020 but never completed the work; the current submission calls for fiberglass columns (which commissioners noted are durable) while leaving most porch elements as wood. The applicant (who signed in for the record) confirmed the columns are structural and that decking will be painted, not stained, and that railing replacement is not proposed.
Commissioners asked routine construction questions — about column detail, decking priming/painting, and how the porch will be squared up during installation — and received answers about spacing, ornamental bottoms for posts and contractor approaches to painting. The applicant said he will pre-paint decking components and bring final details for inspection.
A motion to approve CA-26-002 "as stated" carried on roll call with affirmative votes by members present. The commission characterized the project as straightforward and noted it will be inspected for compliance once work is completed.
What happens next: the applicant will proceed with permitted work and staff will inspect the porch once completed to ensure compliance with the approved materials and details.
