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Historic board approves storefront reopening at 222 West Main
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board approved a certificate of appropriateness to reopen the transom and install a retail storefront at 222 West Main, with the approval limited to the front elevation; the applicant pledged to match the building's traditional red brick.
The Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for exterior improvements at 222 West Main (case 2026-027H), permitting the reopening of a transom area and installation of a retail-style storefront on the front elevation.
Historic Preservation Officer Ms. Dow told the board the building, newly designated as a contributing property in the 2017 survey, will have the transom opened and an awning removed to restore a storefront look. Applicant Don Day confirmed the project will use the same red brick that he uses on his nearby properties: "Yes. But as you may notice from all our buildings, we use red brick. It's the the same red brick that we use that one." The board noted the approval applies only to the front elevation; any changes to the rear or alley elevations will require a separate return to the board.
Board members asked for details about transom glazing and the height of the kickplate under the windows; the applicant said bulkhead heights would be consistent with local historic precedent (commonly 12 to 24 inches, sometimes up to 18–24 inches). The motion to approve passed by voice vote and was recorded as unanimous.
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