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Sykesville historic commission approves multiple downtown façade and streetscape projects; patio plan deferred
Summary
The Sykesville Historic District Commission approved exterior repairs at 7604 Main St., a 12x18 pergola at 7615 Main St. with conditions (no winterized panels; lighting excluded), an awning and decorative fence at 7565 Main St. (matte finish required), and bistro string lights at 7611 Main St. (hours and pole design conditioned). A proposed patio at 7618 Main St. was deferred for redesign and a landscape plan.
The Sykesville Historic District Commission on (date not specified) approved several façade- and streetscape-related applications funded through the Maryland façade improvement grant program, while deferring a larger patio proposal that commissioners said lacked sufficient design and landscaping detail.
Kevin (staff) told the commission the projects under review are part of an approved façade improvement program and summarized each application. The commission approved exterior repairs and alterations at 7604 Main Street (the Gypsy Sisters location), including replacing failing wood trim with matching materials, swapping rear vinyl siding for Hardie plank, installing wood‑clad 2‑over‑2 windows like‑for‑like, and repairing flashing and repainting the building.
The commission approved a proposed 12‑by‑18 commercial‑grade aluminum pergola for the patio at 7615 Main Street, subject to a condition that the structure not be winterized with enclosed panels or windows while it remains in place and that any…
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