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Historic commission denies proposal for dwelling on city-owned East Side Longill lot
Summary
After extended discussion about siding, massing, setbacks and whether prior approvals set a precedent, the commission denied the application for construction on the long-vacant city-owned lot at East Side Longill Street, citing design and compatibility concerns.
The Springfield City Historical Commission voted to deny a proposal to build a single- (later described as two-family) dwelling on a long-vacant, city-owned lot on East Side Longill Street, concluding the current plans were inappropriate in massing, setbacks and materials for the historic district.
Owners/applicants Jim and Lynn Morrisy presented detailed plans and material samples (Nurandex D4 vinyl siding, black vinyl…
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