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Commission allows storefront replacement at 224 West Hancock but bars painting of unpainted masonry
Summary
Commission authorized replacement of an old, uninsulated storefront at 224 West Hancock with conditions that aluminum storefront components match existing proportions, already‑painted facades may be repainted but unpainted masonry must remain unpainted, and glazing must not be visibly reflective.
The commission reviewed a proposal to replace the storefront and doors at 224 West Hancock Avenue (COA 2026‑05‑0974). Staff recommended approval of insulated black storefront frames and urged that unpainted masonry not be painted, citing guideline 3.23 which discourages painting historically unpainted brick.
Applicant representative Andy Hogan, speaking for owner Betty Griffith, asked the commission to allow repainting of some masonry in an off‑white color, saying the owner had historical photos of the original gas station and citing moisture wicking through older brick as a maintenance concern. Hogan said parts of the rear masonry are deteriorated and that repainting would seal the material.
Commissioners debated technical and preservation implications: several members cautioned that painting unpainted brick can trap moisture and accelerate deterioration, and one commissioner said painted sections already exist and could be repainted, but unpainted masonry should be left unpainted. Commissioners also directed staff to work with the applicant to ensure storefront framing profiles remain as narrow as practical and to prohibit glazing with visible tint or reflectivity.
The motion approved the storefront replacement with conditions: match replacement storefront profiles to existing proportions as closely as practicable, allow repainting of surfaces already painted but not of unpainted masonry, and prohibit glazing treatments that cause visible tint or reflectivity. The motion carried.
