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Commission tables decision on 103 Spring Lane garage‑door replacement after compatibility concerns
Summary
Ithaca’s landmarks commission tabled consideration of a proposed metal replacement garage door at 103 Spring Lane on March 17 after commissioners questioned whether off‑the‑shelf metal doors can replicate historic wood detailing; the applicant will pursue repair/reconstruction or alternate designs and agreed to extend the review period.
The Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission on March 17 tabled a proposal to replace a wooden garage door at 103 Spring Lane with a metal (steel) door, citing concerns from commissioners and members of the public about authenticity and long‑term durability.
A neighbor, Susie Kramer, urged the commission to require a wooden replacement, saying an attractive wooden door had been removed and that wood doors can be repaired and made to last. Kramer said owners who manage rental properties should set an example in historic districts and that stamped‑metal or cheap aluminum doors often dent, warp and fail quickly.
The property owner and applicant (who did not…
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