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Commission approves window restoration at 608 West Main despite demolition concerns
Summary
The commission granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for a window and skylight project at 608 West Main after staff recommended approval; a neighborhood leader said the owner demolished an attached carport without a permit and the property had been red‑tagged, a point staff acknowledged but said the applicant promptly submitted a complete COA application.
The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations at 608 West Main in the 1st Montrose Commons Historic District, authorizing replacement of non‑original vinyl windows with wood windows, restoration of original porch openings and addition of skylights.
Taylor Valley, staff, described the project and recommended approval after reviewing proposed restoration of front and east elevations and conversion of eight non‑original vinyl windows to wood. ‘‘Staff recommends approval,’’ Taylor said during the presentation.
Steven Longmire, president of the Civic Association of the 1st Montrose Commons, testified that the owner demolished an attached carport and garage without permits before applying for a COA and that code enforcement issued a red tag. Longmire said he supports the applicant’s restoration work but raised concern about the process and consistency of enforcement.
Staff confirmed code enforcement had been called and that the property had been red‑tagged, but said the applicant quickly submitted a complete COA application and staff judged the removed elements as non‑contributing. Commissioners discussed whether to treat the project as a COA or to issue a Certificate of Restoration (COR) tied to enforcement; the motion to approve staff’s recommendation carried.
The approval allows the owner to restore original openings and install wood windows as proposed. Commissioners urged residents to contact the preservation office or planner of the day for questions about emergency repairs and routine maintenance exemptions.
