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Ottawa preservation panel backs renovation concept for 326 Congress Street, sets special meeting
Summary
The Ottawa Historic Preservation Commission expressed general support for renovation plans at 326 Congress Street but flagged concerns that keeping a shed while building a large garage would leave little yard space; a special meeting was scheduled for March 30 for formal review.
The Ottawa Historic Preservation Commission said it generally supports proposed renovations to the residence at 326 Congress Street but wants to examine yard-space impacts before taking formal action.
Commission member Chuck Stanley flagged a conflict between the plan to retain the existing shed and the owner’s proposed large garage addition, saying the combination would “leave very little remaining yard space.” The Commission did not take a formal vote on the renovation at the March 12 meeting and instead scheduled a special meeting for noon on March 30 to discuss the proposal in full.
The March 12 discussion was informal: commissioners expressed support for the renovation concept overall but asked staff and the applicant to provide more detailed drawings and site measurements that show how the shed and garage would affect the property’s open space. The Commission did not record a formal motion related to the renovation during the March 12 session.
The special meeting on March 30 will be the next step for neighbors and the public to offer comment and for commissioners to consider any modifications, with staff expected to circulate any supplemental materials before that date.
