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Historic Preservation Commission approves three storefront/resolution items and three project applications
Summary
At its Feb. 24 meeting the Princeton Historic Preservation Commission approved three consent resolutions (66 B Avenue, 150 Nassau St., 110 Nassau St.) and voted to approve applications for an ADU at 8 Evelyn Place, rooftop solar at 425 Basin St., and storefront alterations at 34 Witherspoon St. Staff will follow up on permitting and tree/visibility details.
The Princeton Historic Preservation Commission on Feb. 24 approved a slate of consent resolutions and three project applications, formalizing decisions on prior approvals and current preservation-plan reviews.
The commission unanimously approved three resolutions carried over from prior business: modifications to 66 B Avenue (changes to a previously approved garage door and window specification), a storefront repaint at 150 Nassau Street, and a modification for a pivoting storefront window and door at 110 Nassau Street. Each resolution was moved, seconded and passed by roll call.
In the meeting’s action items, commissioners voted to approve three separate applications considered in detail that evening. Commissioners approved an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and connecting breezeway at 8 Evelyn Place after reviewing sight-line tests, design revisions and a staff preservation report finding minimal visibility from the public right of way. The board also approved a rooftop solar installation at 425 Basin Street, where staff recommended consideration of visibility and reversibility; the installer told the commission the system should offset roughly half the homeowner’s electric costs. Finally, the commission approved storefront modifications at 34 Witherspoon Street (oBagel), including awning removal, repainting, new lettering and gooseneck lighting, with staff and commissioners noting the sign band and proposed 16‑inch letter height as compatible in this instance. For each approval the roll-call vote recorded affirmative responses from Mister Shatzkin, Miss Capizzoli, Miss Friedman, Miss Kozhevnikova and Chair Sherr.
Staff noted several follow-ups: confirm exact panel placement and measurements for the Basin Street solar array if commissioners request layout revisions; confirm tree-removal reports and arborist findings referenced in the 8 Evelyn Place application; and confirm zoning permits for new signage at 34 Witherspoon Street.
The commission also approved minutes from previous meetings and discussed administrative matters including electronic agenda packets and an interactive historic map that staff plans to circulate for commissioner review. The meeting adjourned after a motion to close.
