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Board approves Sudendorf Building storefront and window renovations to restore historic character
Summary
The Design Review Board approved exterior renovations to the Sudendorf Building (108 N. Santa Fe), allowing new black-framed windows and a contemporary-tradition storefront system after staff concluded the proposal preserves character-defining features and addresses visibly deteriorated upper-story windows.
The Salina Design Review Board voted May 14 to approve exterior renovations to the Sudendorf Building at 108 North Santa Fe (application CC26-006), allowing replacement of upper-story windows and a new storefront window and door system designed to restore transparency while preserving historic masonry and stone details.
Staff presentation: planning staff summarized the building’s history (constructed 1878; designated a conservation property in 1997) and said the proposed work confines changes to window and storefront openings while preserving character-defining upper-façade elements such as brick masonry, stone accents, the Sudendorf nameplate, stepped parapet and pilaster caps. The application follows a prior board approval (CC26-002) that removed an awning and replaced lower black tile with ornamental limestone; that prior approval included a note that any changes to windows or doors would require additional DRB review.
Design analysis and findings: staff said the upper-story windows are visibly deteriorated and staff could not determine whether the existing units are original due to prior documented remodels (1926 and 1970). On balance, staff found replacement appropriate and recommended aluminum units with slim sash profiles finished in black to approximate the visual weight of traditional wood sashes (chapter 3 guideline c-4). For the storefront, staff said a contemporary interpretation is permitted where the original storefront is lost; staff found the proposed design meets the three required elements (transparent display glazing, recessed entries for primary and secondary doors, and a horizontal cornice element) and offered eight findings supporting approval.
Applicant remarks: applicant Clint Glaser, who recently purchased the property, said the intent is to preserve and match original construction where possible and to match adjacent building treatments to maintain visual continuity.
Board action: the board moved to approve Option 2 (approval with conditions) including the standard condition that significant material or design changes be returned to the board’s administrative staff for review to determine whether further board review is necessary. Staff noted the 14-day protest/appeal period that expires on 2026-05-28.
Next steps: with the board’s conditioned approval, the applicant may proceed to permit-level work subject to administrative review of any significant changes and the statutory appeal period.
