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211 Aurora Street (Historic District) (Informal)
Addition (Saywell House)
Submitted by Charlie and Allison Worthington
a) Staff notes that the proposed scope of work is to relocate the existing Saywell House from 77 N. Oviatt Street to 211 Aurora Street and integrate the relocated structure with the existing residence to create a single-family dwelling.
b) Staff notes that the Saywell House is owned by the Hudson City School District Board of Education. In 2025 the building was identified for potential removal from the Hudson Middle School campus. The proposed relocation presents an opportunity to preserve the historic structure rather than demolition.
c) The applicant has submitted preliminary concept elevations for the Boards consideration and feedback. Staff notes that option #1 is more compatible with the architectural character of the surrounding neighborhood and historic district.
d) The National Park Service Preservation Brief #14 for additions states new additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. Staff notes that option #1 would meet the intent of this requirement; however, question the height of the two story connector.
e) The National Park Service Preservation Brief #14 for additions states a new addition should be smaller than the historic building - it should be subordinate in both size and design to the historic building. A new addition should be simple and unobtrusive in design, and should be distinguished from the historic building. Additionally, The National Park Service Preservation Brief #14 for additions states a new addition should be smaller than the historic building - it should be subordinate in both size and design to the historic building. A new addition should be simple and unobtrusive in design, and should be distinguished from the historic building. Staff no...
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