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Historic Resources Commission approves Willard Street church addition with cast-stone condition
Summary
The Albany Historic Resources Commission approved an addition to the First Presbyterian site on Willard/Willett Street, choosing a cast-stone corner with required refinements to cornice/fascia detailing, masonry patterning and an archaeology stop-work clause.
The Albany Historic Resources Commission voted to approve a proposed addition adjacent to the First Presbyterian Church on Willard/Willett Street, approving the design with conditions after public comment and debate over materials and access.
The commission—after hearing applicants and staff presentations and public comment—accepted a motion to approve the project using the rusticated cast-stone option at the addition's corner, provided the design team refines upper trim, cornice and fascia details and modifies the cast-stone patterning to include vertical joints so the addition better reflects the texture of nearby historic stone. The motion was moved, seconded and carried; the formal vote was recorded as 'Aye' and the motion…
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