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Developer outlines 20‑room arts hotel for Hartman Building; panel approves repointing and cleaning conditions
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Summary
Dylan Bauer of Royal Square said the Hartman (Feuder Brothers) Building will be repointed, soft‑washed, repainted and relamped as part of an adaptive‑reuse plan for a 20‑room arts hotel; the panel approved the application with consultant‑recommended stipulations on repointing and cleaning.
Dylan Bauer of Royal Square presented plans to rehabilitate the Hartman (Feuder Brothers) Building at 1 South George for a 20‑room arts hotel and asked the panel to approve exterior work including repointing, soft washing, repainting and relamping the existing façade lighting.
Bauer said the proposal would not alter window openings or storefronts and that the team hopes to add a restaurant on the first floor. He described plans to relamp existing fixtures to a warmer color (around 2,700 K) to make the façade and concrete details “pop.” The applicant said the project will soft‑wash the brick and repaint in a darker, brownish‑red tone to complement the concrete and windows.
Commissioners noted consultant recommendations: that mortar joints match existing size, profile and composition and that cleaning follow preservation guidelines (the maximum cleaning pressure standard was discussed but not specified in the meeting). A commission member moved to accept the application as presented, adding the consultant's stipulations on repointing, cleaning and painting; another member seconded and the motion passed on a voice vote with all members indicating "aye." The applicant thanked the panel and said staff and the applicant will coordinate permit documentation.
