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Commission moves 330 Laughler Avenue remedial work to staff approval with clarifications
Summary
At a March 19 hearing, the commission recommended staff approval for remedial work at 330 Laughler Avenue — including dormer and chimney repairs, removal of security doors and masonry repairs — provided the applicant submits detailed finishing drawings, paint colors and fence/screening details; the applicant was directed to work closely with staff to resolve outstanding code and material concerns.
The commission reviewed COA2600144 for 330 Laughler Avenue, a remedial application responding to code violations and unpermitted changes made by prior contractors.
Staff summarized multiple concerns: dormers were rebuilt larger than previously approved, the chimney does not match prior approvals, inappropriate mortar and tuckpointing were observed, security doors and new exterior outlets had been installed, and vents and mini‑split condensers were added. Staff recommended approval with clarifications and conditions including cladding dormer cheek walls with lap wood siding (with a 3–5 inch reveal) or recycled slate, submission of a final paint color for staff review, cleaning up chimney mortar, removal of existing security doors in favor of full‑light storm doors (product specs to be submitted), and final fence/screening details for condensers.
Owner/contractor Glenn Goal told the commission he inherited the conditions from a previous contractor. "Contractor took her money — gone," the owner said, describing the earlier work as performed by others and explaining that new contractors are now addressing code violations.
Commissioners examined tuckpointing quality and mortar type, stressing that an inappropriate mortar mix can accelerate brick damage. They instructed the applicant to submit mortar specifications (staff noted Type N was referenced in the record) and photos/drawings that show proposed dormer trim and window casing details. Commissioners recommended delegating many of the repairs (window and finishing details) to staff review if the applicant provides the requested details.
The commission voted to move the application to staff approval with the staff caveats and the contextual conditions discussed at the hearing. Staff will follow up with a letter via the application portal outlining required clarifications and the motions taken at the meeting.
Next steps: the applicant must supply dormer finish details, fence screening drawings for HVAC equipment, product specs for storm doors, final paint color, and mortar specifications; staff will administratively review and act on those items per the commission motion.
