Historic Venice addition at 417 Nassau approved after staff-stipulated changes

The Historic Architectural and Preservation Board approved a Certificate of Architectural Compliance for 417 Nassau Street on April 9, conditionally accepting the applicant's two‑story rear addition and associated repairs provided the applicant submits the drawing details requested by staff. Planner Britney Smith presented the application as a rear addition and material updates to a 1926 house; staff found sufficient information for action but asked for clarifying details on windows, vents, stucco finish and roof/tile edge treatment.

Historical Resources Manager Harry Klinkhammer recommended differentiation between new and original construction and noted that some windows identified in the record are not original and therefore may be replaced. Agent Sam Hardy said the design intent is to preserve the street-facing character while placing the addition at the rear and making the new work visually distinct. The board approved the application after the applicant agreed to supply supplemental detail and accepted staff review of the modifications. “I think they have everything,” a board member said while noting that the record should be followed when stipulating required changes. Chair Beebe recused himself from the matter because of a disclosed conflict; Vice Chair Trammell chaired the hearing.