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Commission asks applicant to test conventional veneer after review of magnetic 'garage skin' product
Summary
A resident proposed adding a wood‑skinned garage door composed of magnetic veneer panels; staff and commissioners were unfamiliar with the product and concerned removable veneer could leave an unapproved metal door, so the item was continued for staff‑applicant resolution.
At 517 Northwest 40th Street, applicant Rebinder Romana (who goes by Rob) asked to install a garage door on a rear carport using a metal door with a wood 'garage skin' magnetic veneer. Staff said the guidelines allow a wood veneer on a concealed metal frame but that the commission had not previously reviewed a magnetic veneer panel system and was uncertain whether the product meets the intention of the guideline.
Rob said the system is an overlay that attaches to a standard metal door and may be a more affordable alternative to a full wood door; staff and commissioners expressed concern that if the magnetic veneer is removed in the future the remaining visible metal door would not have been approved. Staff offered a path that would allow administrative approval if the applicant used a conventional metal door with a fixed wood veneer finish instead.
Outcome: The commission continued the item to the May meeting and instructed staff to work with the applicant to identify a product that satisfies the guidelines or to process an administratively approvable conventional wood‑veneer door. If staff can approve an acceptable product administrative approval will spare the applicant a return to commission.
