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Historic Preservation Commission approves a slate of certificates of appropriateness, continues several cases

Historic Preservation Commission · January 8, 2026
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The commission approved multiple certificates of appropriateness with conditions, continued several applications for more documentation or redesign, and asked staff to work with applicants on alternatives to guideline departures.

The Historic Preservation Commission met Jan. 6 and approved several certificates of appropriateness for neighborhood projects while continuing others for more documentation or design changes.

Chair John Milner opened the meeting and staff reported that long‑time HP attorney Rita Douglas Kelly has retired and that Susan was present to provide counsel for this hearing. Commissioners accepted the December minutes and approved a six‑item consent docket.

Several individual projects drew extended debate. The commission approved an addition at 531 NW 36th Terrace after the applicant, Christopher Gilchrist, agreed to modest design…

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