09:59The meeting’s primary focus was the proposed alterations to the Handyman Hardware building, located within the central business district. The building, originally constructed in 1914, will undergo several changes, including the replacement of a metal door with an aluminum storefront door and the installation of aluminum storefronts to fill original garage bay openings. An awning will be added to the southeast corner, and the roof will be replaced with exterior insulation. The board determined these modifications were appropriate as they maintain the original dimensions and preserve the building’s historic character. Notably, the mural on the building will be repainted by the original artist after the door replacement.

11:26The second significant topic addressed was the proposed updates to 1122 New York Avenue. The building, with origins dating back to 1912 and reconstructed in 1914, will see several changes. These include the removal and replacement of existing stucco, second-story windows, and modifications to doors and transom windows. The south elevation will undergo changes, such as the removal of an AC unit, installation of new windows, and the construction of an awning. The board stipulated that the existing heavy textured stucco on the east elevation should be retained due to its historical appropriateness, with any new work differentiated from the original as required by preservation standards.