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Council affirms HARC approval for new dwelling at 1 Lewis Street
Summary
The council voted 6–0 to affirm the Historic & Architectural Review Commission ecision approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new dwelling at 1 Lewis Street (File No. 2025-053). The appellant raised right-of-way and tree concerns; staff conditioned approval.
The Jacksonville City Council on Jan. 6 voted unanimously to affirm the Historic & Architectural Review Commission—indings and final order of approval for File No. 2025-053, a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new dwelling at 1 Lewis Street.
Planning Director Ian Foster presented the staff report, noting the city—valuated concerns about right-of-way obstructions, drainage and privacy and recommended approval with conditions to address those issues. Appellant Kathleen Compton, participating via Zoom, said her concerns focused on a shed and a large oak tree located within the public right-of-way and read a formal letter into the record. Pieter and Joanne Daane, the applicants, spoke in favor of the project and described the proposed house and driveway access.
After council questions about the Lewis Street right-of-way and planning director responses, Councilor Steve Casaleggio moved to affirm the HARC hearing officer—indings and final order; Councilor Andy Hellenthal seconded. The motion passed on a 6 yes, 0 yes roll-call vote.
Why it matters: the council ecision clears the way for the applicant to proceed subject to the conditions described by staff, while preserving the record of the appellant's concerns. The council ction is administrative and upholds the local design-review process.
The council provided no further public comment and closed the hearing. The decision affirms the HARC action; any additional appeals or implementation steps would follow city procedures.
