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Historic Preservation Commission approves revised steps, railing options for 1222 9th Street South
Summary
The Fargo Historic Preservation Commission approved updated exterior steps and railing options for a 1920 craftsman at 1222 9th Street South, after staff presented two material choices and the applicant cited cost as a driver for selecting wrought iron.
The Historic Preservation Commission approved revisions to the exterior steps and railing at 1222 9th Street South in Fargo’s Hopfaux neighborhood following a brief presentation by Luke Mormon of the planning department.
Mormon said the house "was built in 1920 as a craftsman style," and staff displayed elevations and two railing options: cedar wood to match the steps or a wrought-iron option. Commissioners asked which material the applicant favored; the applicant indicated a leaning toward wrought iron to reduce costs. "One of the main drivers for making the change was trying to cut costs a little bit," the applicant said.
Commissioners voiced broad support for either option and for the property owner’s reinvestment in the neighborhood. A motion to approve the submitted plans passed on a roll-call/voice vote with recorded ayes and the chair declared the item approved. The commission did not attach additional conditions beyond matching the previously approved elevations and materials guidance.
