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Committee hears large preservation requests and presses applicants for historic determinations and technical specs
Summary
Multiple applicants sought CPA historic funding — including proposals for 2612 Main Street, Newport Terrace / Greenville Hotel, Classical High School and grouped rehab projects — and staff repeatedly asked for local historic-commission determinations, neighborhood notification letters, detailed exterior work budgets, and confirmation that projects will meet Secretary of the Interior standards.
Several substantial historic-preservation and rehabilitation proposals were presented to the Community Preservation Committee on May 4.
Jake, speaking with Anthony Whitman, described plans to restore the fire-damaged building at 2612 Main Street and asked for CPA support for exterior work to pair with state and federal historic tax credits. Jake said the goal was to "restore this property to its former glory" and committee staff counseled him that because the property is not currently on the state register, the application should include a determination…
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