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Commission continues West Main redevelopment to refine elevations and historic compatibility
Summary
Staff recommended and the commission voted to continue site development plan SS2607 (118 West Main Street) so the applicant can revise architectural elevations to address historic‑district commission feedback and planning design preferences; staff proposed conditions including closure of Pennsylvania Avenue access and ADA and landscaping requirements.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted May 21 to continue review of site development plan SS2607, a redevelopment proposal for 118 West Main Street, after staff recommended additional architectural refinement.
Mark Tiefo, director of planning and development, told the commission the proposal would renovate an existing maintenance facility into a 1,256‑square‑foot café with revised circulation, landscaping and pedestrian improvements. Staff said the Historic District Commission reviewed the elevations and provided recommendations to improve compatibility with the downtown streetscape. Staff recommended the commission continue the item so proposed elevations could be revised to address facade articulation, material variation, pedestrian‑scale architecture and historically compatible detailing prior to final approval.
Tiefo listed draft conditions staff planned to carry forward if the commission ultimately approves the plan: revised architectural elevations reflecting Planning & Zoning and Historic District Commission direction; final elevations to be subject to staff review prior to signature approval; final signage in accordance with historic‑district and zoning requirements; completion of final landscaping performance; permanent closure of the Pennsylvania Avenue access prior to occupancy permit issuance; required ADA improvements; and a two‑year expiration for the site plan if not signed and progressed.
A commissioner moved to continue SS2607 to a future meeting so the applicant can return with revised elevations and supporting materials; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. Staff will work with the applicant on revisions and bring options back to the commission for review.
