Jersey City Historic Commission Reviews Building Proposals

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission reviewed several significant building proposals, including a contentious subdivision plan for the Belfus building, a historic preservation issue tied to the Luis Munos Marin Boulevard Redevelopment plan, and a demolition review for a property within a preservation zone of the Journal Square 2060 plan.

Newbury Historical Commission Debates Roofing Materials for Schoolhouse

Overview: The Newbury Historical Commission recently convened to discuss several issues, with the primary focus being the selection of appropriate roofing materials for the historic schoolhouse. The meeting brought to light the challenges of balancing aesthetics, practicality, and historical integrity in preservation efforts. Other notable topics included potential changes to the demolition delay bylaw, the implementation of dark sky lighting regulations, and the logistics concerning the cleaning and maintenance of the Schoolhouse.

Franklin Committee Approves McDonald’s and School Building Renovations

Overview: The Franklin Historic Preservation Advisory Committee recently approved several applications, including significant architectural changes to a local McDonald’s and the construction of a multi-purpose building at a school. These approvals mark notable changes within the community’s landscape and were among the topics discussed at the meeting.

Westport Historical Commission Debates Solar Panel Proposal

Overview: The Westport Historical Commission recently convened to discuss several issues, with the most contentious being the installation of solar panels on a historic property. The proposal sparked a debate over the balance between historic preservation and environmental sustainability, leading to a split vote that failed to reach the necessary majority for approval. This topic dominated the meeting, as members grappled with the visual impact of solar panels within the historic district. Other notable discussions included a heat pump installation on Main Road, window and door replacements at a Drift Road property, and gutter replacement at the Grange to address flooding issues.

Historic Palatka Board Debates Certificate of Appropriateness Procedures

Overview: The Palatka Historic Preservation Board’s recent meeting was marked by a discussion on the procedures for obtaining Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for alterations to historic properties. The meeting centered around an application for a COA on South 6 Street, where the applicant sought approval for painting, siding replacement, and enclosure of a rear porch on a historic structure. The lack of complete documentation, particularly photographs of the new structure at the rear of the house, resulted in the board deferring the decision and suggesting the applicant provide a more comprehensive view of the proposed work.