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Applicant wins approval to replace siding at 180 Elm Street with fiber‑cement
Summary
The Design Advisory Board approved a request to replace exterior siding at 180 Elm Street in the historic district with fiber‑cement Hardie‑plank for durability; the color will change from tan/beige to gray. Staff consulted the historical society before the 3-0 vote.
Eric Weissleder, the applicant for 180 Elm Street, told the Design Advisory Board he seeks to replace the building’s existing siding with fiber‑cement Hardie‑plank to “maintain the look of the building and improve the performance of the care and maintenance.” The property sits in the town’s historic district; Weissleder said the proposed color will change from a tan/beige to gray.
Staff told the board they had consulted with a member of the historical society and that the belief was the building “may not have the significance it once held many years ago.” Board members asked a clarifying question about the Elm Street location and confirmed it is on the Elm Street extension. With no further questions, Chris Conte moved to approve the application as presented; Mary Shoener seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
The application is listed in the minutes as S-2026-60 (Tax Map: 37-50-40.00). The board recorded no additional conditions in the minutes; staff will file the approval and notify the applicant of any follow-up steps.
