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Historic commission approves backyard generators, business sign and exterior repairs
Summary
The Burwell Historic District Commission unanimously approved applications to install two backyard generators, a new business sign to advertise off-premise wine sales, and several exterior repairs and repainting projects; commissioners also praised recent storefront improvements.
The Burwell Historic District Commission approved a series of routine property applications Thursday, voting to allow two backyard generators, a new sign for a downtown business and several exterior repairs and repainting projects.
At the start of the agenda, the commission approved an application from Karen Prangeman for a Generac generator at 407 South Main Street. Prangeman told the panel she planned "to put a generator in my backyard," and commissioners said trees, fencing and landscaping will largely screen the unit from public view. A motion to approve…
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