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ARC approves exterior overhaul for 509 South Hyde Park Avenue with conditions
Summary
The Architectural Review Commission on March 2 approved a certificate of appropriateness for a substantial exterior renovation at 509 South Hyde Park Avenue, a non‑contributing commercial building in the Hyde Park Historic District, with conditions requiring like‑for‑like tree replacement and additional material details to be resolved with staff.
The Architectural Review Commission on March 2 voted to grant a certificate of appropriateness for the proposed exterior renovation at 509 South Hyde Park Avenue, a one‑story, non‑contributing commercial building in the Hyde Park Historic District.
Ron Vila, a planner with the Historic Preservation staff, told commissioners the project is “consistent with the Hyde Park design guidelines” after reviewing the proposal and staff-level approvals. The commission’s motion to approve was made by Commissioner John Prokop and seconded by Elena Paris Ketchum; agents accepted the conditions and the motion passed.
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