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Concept review: 17 North 6th Street porch rehabilitation and duplex conversion

City of Geneva Historic Preservation Commission · February 20, 2026
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Summary

At a Feb. 18 concept review, applicants for 17 North 6th Street presented a porch rehabilitation and conversion back to residential use (duplex); commissioners welcomed the approach, asked for permit-level details on porch foundation and siding, and suggested replacement storm units that mimic traditional wood storms.

Staff presented a concept review for 17 North 6th Street (circa 1895), noting the visible work would center on a front-porch rehabilitation and a modest door widening that would narrow adjacent windows. Sean Gallagher, representing the applicant, said the plan repairs and paints siding, removes shutters, replaces triple-track storms with Marvin combination storm-screen units that look like traditional wood storms from the exterior, and converts the property to a duplex with an upper and a lower unit.

Commissioners asked practical questions about porch level, transom treatment and the unknown condition under the porch; applicant representatives said some foundation or siding work may be required once demolition begins. Staff reminded the group this was a concept review and that permit-level details (material samples, final dimensions and foundation details) will be required on the permit submittal. Commissioners generally supported the concept and encouraged the applicant to return with final drawings and material samples at the next stage.