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Meeting Name: Architectural & Historic Board of Review Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/9/2026 7:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
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AHBR 26-1217 1  AHBR Application290 N Main Street (Historic District) Alteration (4ft Aluminum Fence) Submitted by Peter Anderson a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.   Not available Not available
AHBR 26-1079 1  AHBR Application134 Aurora Street (Historic District) Alteration (New Window) Submitted by Philip Leiter a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.   Not available Not available
AHBR 2026-945 1  AHBR Application86 Owen Brown Street Townhomes Submitted by Rhonda Singer, Fairmount Properties a) Staff notes this application was continued from the August 26, 2026 AHBR meeting. The site plan will be reviewed by Planning Commission at the September 14, 2026 meeting. b) The applicant has submitted additional documentation; however, is primarily requesting the Board’s verification of the revised Owen Brown Street unit, remaining 3 story units, and overall massing. c) Should the AHBR find the proposed height and overall massing appropriate, staff recommends the Board consider a motion to approve the building height and massing subject to the outstanding items in the previous staff memo, including the proposed materials, fenestration placement/design, and building detailing. These updates would be submitted to the Board for final review.   Not available Not available
AHBR 26-1201 1  AHBR Application5 Thirty Acres Ln Demolition (Detached Garage) Submitted by Matt Plecnik, Cleveland Draw a) Staff notes the proposed scope of work is to demolish the existing detached 3-car garage. b) Staff notes that the previous the building demolition items were approved as part of the previous application. c) Staff notes the detached garage was built in approximately 1950. d) As the property is outside the Historic District and is not an individual historic landmark, the AHBR may only make the following recommendation upon review: The Architectural and Historic Board of Review finds the structure at 5 Thirty Acres Ln [does/does not] have historic or architectural significance. Further, the Board finds that the application for a permit to demolish the structure will not voluntarily consent to the retention of the building.   Not available Not available
AHBR 26-1052 1  AHBR Application5 Baldwin Street (Historic District) Alteration (Siding, Windows & Awning) Submitted by Nathan Zampelli a) Appendix 1 (6) of the Secretary of Interior Standards state “deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.” b) Staff suggests the applicant take this meeting to discuss the proposed project with the Board and verify the scope of work. c) Staff suggests the Board utilize this meeting for questions for the applicant and to set a time for a site visit. d) Staff notes the applicant is seeking approval for JELD-WEN Siteline series windows for the replacement of historic materials. Staff notes that the proposed window series is not currently included on the AHBR-approved materials list for replacement windows on historic structures. Suggest the appli   Not available Not available
AHBR 26-643 1  AHBR Application2200 Middleton Rd Addition (Living Room & Primary Suite) Submitted by Quinn Miller, Peninsula Architects a) Section IV-4 (d)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards state that the materials used in any mass must be applied consistently on that mass on all sides of the structure. Staff notes the applicant is proposing brick siding on the left and rear elevations that would not be applied around the entire mass. Revise elevations to meet this requirement. b) Section IV-4 (e)(4) of the Architectural Design Standards state that the building shall have a typical window used for most windows. Staff notes a mix of fixed and casement windows are proposed, while the main mass has double hung. c) Section III-1(g)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards states exposed foundations and tie courses shall be consistent on all elevations. Revise elevations to depict a more consistently applied exposed foundation on all elevations. d) Section III-1(g)(8) of the Architectural Design Standards state that large expanses of blank wall are to be avoided. Fenestration placement should be at a maxi   Not available Not available
AHBR 26-1143 1  AHBR Application6000 Pine Ridge Trail New House (Single-Family Dwelling) Submitted by Chris Brown a) Verify grade line is accurately depicted on submitted elevations. b) Verify proposed wall material for covered front porch. c) Section IV-(d)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards states the materials used in any mass must be applied consistently on that mass on all sides of the structure. Staff notes that the applicant is proposing stone on the front and right-side elevations that would not be applied around the main mass. Revise elevations to meet this requirement. Suggest the proposed stone be reduced to depict a consistent water table around the structure. d) Section IV-(e)(4) of the Architectural Design Standards states that the building shall have a typical window used for most windows. Revise elevations to depict a more consistent window style. e) Section IV-(f)(1) of the Architectural Design Standards states that details in the main body must be consistently applied throughout all sides of the main body. Revise elevations to depict proposed shutters and grid pattern consistently app   Not available Not available
AHBR 8840 1  AHBR ApplicationHistoric Window Proposal - Lincoln Windows Submitted by Logan Jacobs a) Staff notes the applicant is requesting that Lincoln Windows be considered for inclusion on the AHBR’s list of approved window products for the replacement of historic materials within the Historic District. b) Staff notes the applicant has submitted documentation regarding the proposed windows for the Boards consideration.   Not available Not available
AHBR Design Standards Update 1  MinutesAHBR discussion on draft Design Standards update.   Not available Not available
AHBR 8.26.2026 1  MinutesMinutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: August 26, 2026   Not available Not available