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Commission approves door swap at 1871 Main Road but defers full window removal pending monitor mock-up
Summary
The commission approved a proposed swap of a rear door at 1871 Main Road and authorized monitors to approve a follow-up window-design change, but asked the owner to provide architect mock-ups (or consider smaller windows/glass shutters) rather than removing a full-size exterior window that affects the streetscape.
Property owner Richard presented proposed revisions to previously approved plans for 1871 Main Road, including moving a rear door and removing a full-size window to accommodate a downstairs bathroom. Commissioners debated whether the window removal would create a large blank on a façade visible from the public way and suggested alternatives such as interior glass shutters, a smaller vertical window, or moving a smaller window to the laundry area to preserve the exterior fenestration pattern.
Commissioners asked Richard to provide an architect’s mock-up and cut sheets; the monitors agreed they could approve minor adjustments without a full hearing if the applicant supplies the revised drawings. The commission then took a roll-call vote to approve the door swap and to permit removal/replacement of the one window only after monitors approve the proposed replacement design. The roll call recorded unanimous support from members present.
The owner also outlined plans to reshinge and match exterior shingles and to submit a certificate of non-applicability (CNA) for a roof replacement; members advised bundling all materials and drawings so monitors can review the package and limit repeated hearings.
"If you can document that for us, you won't have to come to a hearing next time," a commissioner told the owner, urging him to send consolidated plans and cut sheets for monitors’ review.
The commission did not require a return hearing for the door swap, but requested that the applicant submit the revised drawings for monitor review on the window and other exterior changes before issuing final sign-off.
