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Concord Art presents informational material substitution for art barn; staff sign‑off expected
Summary
Concord Art representatives said they will substitute a prefinished 'Acre' product for the art barn siding to reduce cost; staff indicated the change is a replacement‑in‑kind with a slightly different color/finish and does not require a formal HDC vote if approved by staff.
Concord Art representatives updated the Historic Districts Commission Feb. 4 with a non‑voting informational request to change the siding product on the art barn portion of their project to a prefinished material (marketed as Acre) intended to reduce cost while maintaining an old‑barn aesthetic.
Robert Drew said the product is prefinished in a darker, charcoal‑like tone that reads more organic and shows grain; staff member Anne noted the change is a replacement‑in‑kind and, if the color and finish are acceptable, does not require a formal commission vote. Commissioners generally reacted positively to the slightly less black, more textured finish and supported moving forward subject to staff sign‑off.
Next steps: staff will confirm samples and, if acceptable, administratively approve the material substitution so the project can proceed.
