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New Bern commission to continue design-principles review; HPC recognized at state conference
Summary
Commissioners discussed ongoing updates to the city's historic-district design principles (materials a key focus) and noted that the HPC received recognition at the North Carolina Main Street Conference for its role in the Harvey Mansion project.
Commissioners at the New Bern Historic Preservation Commission meeting agreed to continue work on updating the historic-district design principles and standards, with an emphasis on materials and installation practices.
Mr. Shelley told the commission the next design-review session will focus on materials and that members should be prepared for possibly several additional meetings to resolve points of contention. Commissioners flagged issues such as appropriate use and thickness of fiber-cement siding (Hardy board), acceptable trim details where modern materials meet traditional profiles, and whether certain modern assembly methods replicate historic visual characteristics.
The commission also acknowledged external recognition: staff reported that the HPC and project partners were included in an award presented at the North Carolina Main Street Conference for the Harvey Mansion rehabilitation, and the commission plans to display the award in its office.
The commission set a forthcoming design-review meeting (not yet confirmed for date and venue) and directed staff to circulate background materials in advance so commissioners can review thickness, dimension and installation examples for commonly used contemporary materials.
