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Commission approves relocation and porch rebuild for 308 Lineboat Street with staff oversight
Summary
The commission approved moving, removing nonhistoric additions from, and reconstructing the porch on a circa‑1895 house at 308 Lineboat Street, contingent on a submitted relocation plan, engineered foundation designs and return to HPC for window and railing details.
The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness allowing the relocation of a high‑priority 1895 house at 308 Lineboat Street, removal of nonhistoric additions, and reconstruction of the front porch — subject to required documentation and follow‑up reviews.
Staff summarized the request and said the house has significant deterioration (siding decay, termite damage, missing window panes) and that the applicant proposes relocation on the same block. Staff recommended approval with three primary conditions: submit an adequate relocation plan and engineered foundation designs for staff review and approval; allow removal of existing nonhistoric additions with the condition that any reattached additions or substantial reconstruction return to HPC; and permit porch replacement that matches original form, materials and profiles with further staff oversight. Staff emphasized that if structural inspections show the building is unsalvageable the applicant must return for demolition approval. (Staff member)
Applicant Michelle Romeo told the commission she has observed extensive siding and structural issues and wants to uncover the historic fabric and stabilize the house before developing detailed window and porch designs. Commissioners and staff discussed practical relocation steps — for example, removing delicate windows prior to a move and coordinating with a contractor on shoring and foundation placement. The motion to approve staff’s recommendation, including the conditions that relocation and foundation plans be submitted and that windows and railings return to HPC for final approval, was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
