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Commission approves rear‑addition COA at 8 W 3 Summit Street with staff review of final materials
Summary
The commission approved COA 2600109 for a one‑and‑a‑half‑story addition and garage at 8 W 3 Summit Street, subject to staff approval of final materials, siding details and colors to ensure compatibility with the existing cottage.
Commissioners voted to approve Certificate of Appropriateness application COA 2600109 for 8 W 3 Summit Street, granting permission for a rear addition, three‑bay garage and other modifications while attaching conditions requiring staff review of final siding, color and trim details.
Staff summarized the proposal and prior commission comments, highlighting concerns about symmetry, porch roof material, window trim and foundation treatment and recommending conditional approval with final materials to be reviewed by staff. The project team described the proposed one‑and‑a‑half‑story addition, materials selections (cementable siding, asphalt shingles, aluminum‑clad windows), and the intent to keep the addition visually compatible with the historic cottage.
Commission feedback focused on keeping the new work visually distinct but sympathetic to the existing structure, refining porch roof materials and window proportions, and clarifying the proposed brick foundation details and column treatments. Commissioners asked the applicant to work with staff on siding profile and shade choices and to provide section drawings showing connections and water‑shedding details.
A commissioner moved to approve COA 2600109 with conditions for staff review of final material samples and details; the motion carried by voice vote.
Staff will confirm final materials and colors and the applicant will return if substantial changes are required.
