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Owner asked to modify retrofitted doors at 40 Main Street; board defers final approval

Village of Cold Spring Historic District Review Board · February 17, 2026
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Summary

The board reviewed retroactive approval for entrance doors at 40 Main Street that differ from an earlier Certificate of Appropriateness and asked owner Sarena Strauss to remove muntins to match the original pane-glass appearance and return next month.

The board discussed a retroactive application from owner Sarena Strauss seeking approval for entrance doors at 40 Main Street that do not match the Certificate of Appropriateness issued July 8, 2021.

Minutes record the board’s finding that the replacement doors are materially similar in appearance and wide enough for vehicle clearance, but are not operable as garage doors. The board asked Strauss to remove the muntins because the original garage doors were panes of glass and requested that she return next month with revisions.

Sarena Strauss confirmed the doors are not operable as garage doors and the board asked her to return with drawings or revised doors that better match the original pane-glass appearance. No formal vote or approval was recorded at the meeting.