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Commission conditionally approves roof repaint and window replacements at 339 Laurel Avenue after lead-paint concerns
Summary
The commission approved HDCR20260115 for 339 Laurel Avenue with a condition that the applicant use an appropriate paint for a vintage metal roof and tasked staff to facilitate lead-abatement guidance; commissioners pressed for safe collection and disposal of scraped paint.
Alexis Williams, planner I with ECD, described HDCR20260115: the applicant proposed repainting a green metal roof with Rust-Oleum gloss black coating, repainting siding and trim white, and replacing existing windows with United Window and DoorPRO series products. Williams recommended approval of the certificate.
Commissioners raised concerns that the roof paint might be lead-based and that scraping or power washing could disperse lead paint chips. The applicant, Francisco Martinez, said he planned to scrape and collect the old paint and power-wash the surface; commissioners and staff cautioned that lead abatement and proper containment/disposal are typically handled by FMPS (Department of Fire, Marshal, and Permit Services). ECD director Mishi offered to facilitate contact with FMPS and staff suggested conditioning approval on selecting an appropriate roofing paint. The commission approved HDCR20260115 on a motion that included a condition requiring an appropriate paint for a vintage metal roof; the applicant's representative agreed to provide product data the next day.
