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Historic Preservation Commission approves COA for 24 W. Mercury (Dirty Dog & Car Wash) and for 108 W. Gold
Summary
The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Dirty Dog & Car Wash at 24 W. Mercury St. (original design) by a 4–1 vote with the chair recused, and unanimously approved a COA at 108 West Gold Street to remove Insulbric and restore original siding.
The Butte‑Silver Bow Historic Preservation Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness at its May 5 meeting: one for the Dirty Dog & Car Wash at 24 W. Mercury Street, and a separate COA for 108 West Gold Street.
The Dirty Dog & Car Wash project was reintroduced after a December 2025 denial. Applicants Selina Pankovich and Johnny Liston told the commission the lot is commercially zoned and that they engaged an architect familiar with historic standards. HPO Kate McCourt noted the earlier design had changed (due to funding) so the exterior cladding would have been corrugated metal rather than the originally proposed brick veneer; she also reported consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer, who did not object to the original design.
Commissioner Russell O’Leary moved to approve the COA for 24 W. Mercury as originally presented; Commissioner Jennifer Petersen seconded. Chairman Steve Hinick recused from the vote. The motion carried with four yes votes and one no vote; the transcript does not specify which commissioners cast yes or no votes. Applicant Johnny Liston told the commission they had invested about $80,000 into the design effort.
Commissioners discussed compatibility details including door designs, matte roofing colors and the possibility of smoky brown‑tinted glass on coiled doors; O’Leary had previously raised concerns about corrugated metal being historically tied to mineyards rather than the Commercial Business District.
The commission then considered a COA for 108 West Gold Street to remove remaining Insulbric siding that likely contains asbestos, expose and repair original lap/drop siding in kind, and repaint with Sherwin‑Williams paint. Commissioner O’Leary moved to approve the COA; Ms. Stauffer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Both COA approvals were recorded on the meeting record; Hinick’s recusal on the 24 W. Mercury vote was noted. The HPO will continue to work with applicants and contractors to ensure repairs and replacements meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.
