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Homeowner Hume Naishdawi wins approval to add dormers at 401 Woodland Ave
Summary
At a Harb meeting, homeowner Hume Naishdawi received a certificate of appropriateness to add two dormers to the third floor of 401 Woodland Ave; the board asked that materials and window proportions match existing features. The motion carried after brief discussion of materials and dormer shape.
Homeowner Hume Naishdawi received approval from Harb to add two dormers to the third floor of 401 Woodland Ave.
The board voted to grant a certificate of appropriateness after Naishdawi described the work as “relatively light changes,” saying the dormers would make the third floor "much more functional." He told the board the project will match the house’s original cedar siding and that contractors and his architect have advised a metal, likely copper, roof for the dormers.
The board’s discussion focused on materials and dormer proportions. Naishdawi said architect Pat McDonough, formerly with Period Architecture, designed the dormers with the intent of matching the home’s historic lines. Board members pressed for clarity on window patterns and roofing materials; Naishdawi replied that the siding would match existing cedar and that the roof material was "to be determined" but likely copper due to slope.
After questions, Committee member (S2) moved for a certificate of appropriateness and Chair (S1) seconded. The chair called for the vote and announced the motion carried. The transcript records vocal approval but does not provide a roll-call tally; the board did not record individual vote counts.
The applicant offered to answer follow-up questions and the board closed the item with the certificate issued for the dormer work as presented.
