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Council sides with property owner, allows painting of downtown brick with specified masonry paint
Summary
After contested debate about historic preservation and masonry damage risk, Hopewell City Council reversed an ARB denial and approved a property owner's request to paint exterior brick at 206 North 7th Avenue, conditioned on using paint designated safe for brick.
Hopewell City Council on Feb. 24 approved an appeal by a downtown property owner to paint exterior brick at 206 North 7th Avenue, reversing a denial by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) after a lengthy exchange about preservation standards and masonry maintenance.
The council's motion, made by Vice Mayor Joyner and seconded by a council colleague, directed that the owner be permitted to use paint specifically designated as appropriate for brick; the motion passed on roll call after public hearing and council discussion.
The decision drew sharp contrast between the ARB's preservation rationale and property-owner arguments for consistency and economic revitalization. Philip Hughes, chair of the ARB, told council the board denied the application…
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