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HRC issues certificate of approval for small infill house at 1646 Massachusetts
Summary
The commission approved a certificate of approval for a contemporary compatible single-family infill house at 1646 Massachusetts, noting fenestration and material choices but finding the design consistent with Chapter 22 criteria for the context area.
The Historic Resources Commission issued a certificate of approval for a proposed single-family infill on a vacant lot near 1646 Massachusetts Street, finding the design generally compatible with Chapter 22 context-area standards.
Staff highlighted compatibility moves — a wraparound porch, columns, stepped massing and attention to window proportions — and noted trade-offs such as a front-facing garage and limited fenestration on one elevation. Commissioners discussed context sensitivity and confirmed that the project meets the applicable review standards for the site’s context area. A motion to approve the project under chapter 22’s standards passed 6 to 0.
Staff recommended conditions to ensure final material selections and window proportions are durable and compatible; staff will place those details in the permit record.
