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Commission refers St. John’s Lutheran Church front gate to site DRC after questions over design and placement

Historic and Design Review Commission · January 21, 2026
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Commissioners approved parts of the church’s security gates request but referred the front gate design to the site Design Review Committee for a focused review after questions about whether ornate ironwork would obscure historic limestone and stained glass.

The Historic and Design Review Commission on Jan. 21 approved several elements of a request by Saint John’s Lutheran Church to install security gates and grills but sent the front‑door gate design to the Design Review Committee for a site visit and closer review.

Pastor Toby Burke explained the project is aimed at protecting historic wooden doors and stained glass from repeated vandalism and…

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