Studio Park representative describes addition and façade updates at 32 South; ARB approves drawings

James Graff of Studio Park presented the board with revised drawings for a renovation and addition at 32 South (the transcript records multiple address variants). Graff said the plan reclaims a 1990s sun porch, adds a second-floor primary suite and rear porch, adjusts window proportions (proposing 6-over-6 light units in some locations), removes decorative shutters from most elevations and proposes a white-on-white siding palette with stone accents and TimberTech decking.

Graff said the applicants had responded to prior ARB comments and that the proposal would use salvaged stone cut from the site to construct a small column between paired windows and salvaged brick to make window sills where needed. On shutters, Graff said the design team had removed faux shutters but remained open to reinstating simplified hardware if the board preferred it.

A board member who identified himself in discussion as the member who had previously suggested shutters observed that single shutters appear historically on some 1920s houses and said adding pintles and shutter dogs could be appropriate. Graff described how the team will work with a mason to detail the stonework and said the project had received planning and zoning approvals where required.

Chair moved to approve the application as submitted; board members voted in favor ('Aye'). Graff said he would consult with his clients about the remaining minor aesthetic choices such as shutters and finalize details as directed by contractors and the board.

The approval allows the applicants to proceed with the addition and façade work consistent with the ARB comments and standard permit conditions.