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Historic-design commission approves final materials for 418 East Locust after debate over metal siding
Summary
After debate between the project architect and neighborhood preservation advocates over metal board-and-batten siding, the Historic and Design Review Commission on Feb. 18 approved final material selections for the new construction at 418 East Locust with staff stipulations and follow-up requirements.
The Historic and Design Review Commission approved final material selections for a new-construction house at 418 East Locust on Feb. 18, following a debate over whether a metal board-and-batten product is appropriate in the Tobin Hill Historic District.
Architect Joseph Smith of JMS Architects told the commission the proposed metal board-and-batten system was developed to “replicate board and batten siding” while offering concealed fasteners and a longer finish life. “This project was a very quality…
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