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German Village Commission continues Lansing Street siding request after debate over James Hardie use
Summary
The commission continued COA 2501368242 after an extended exchange with a James Hardie representative over product performance, installation practices and whether cementitious siding is appropriate for principal historic façades; commissioners asked the applicant to provide exemplar installations and installation details for the addition only and to retain like‑for‑like siding on the principal elevation.
Commissioners at the German Village Commission hearing on April 1 continued review of an application to replace historic Dutch‑lap siding on a Lansing Street house with James Hardie Cedarmill fiber‑cement siding.
Staff presented COA 2501368242 and described prior approvals and site observations noting that the front (principal) elevation retains materials that staff recommend be replaced in like kind. Christian Sammons (applicant) and a James Hardie representative, identified as Mr. Atkins, attended and answered questions about material profiles, warranties and installation practices.
Mr. Atkins told the commission the company’s warranty and training…
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