HPC Meeting Date: April 3, 2024
To: Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
From: Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner
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Certificate of Appropriateness for Painting and Repairs to 109 4th St E, Lyceum Building.
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Action Requested:
The Heritage Preservation Commission is asked to review an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to repaint the southern fa?ade and repair the stairs, railing, and masonry wall of 109 4th St E, know as the Lyceum Building.
Summary Report:
The applicant, Dan O'Leary, is seeking approval to repaint the southern fa?ade and repair the concrete stairs, railing, and masonry wall on the southern fa?ade. The property address is 109 4th St. E., known as the Lyceum Building. The historic inventory form and application materials are attached.
The City's Land Development Code (LDC), in Section 8.5.8 outlines the Heritage Preservation Commission's Certificate of Appropriateness process and approval criteria. The HPC shall consider the following in evaluating an application for a certificate of appropriateness for a zoning certificate and/or building permit. Criterion (A) below must be met and criteria (B) through (G) shall be considered:
A. For all applications, the proposed action fully complies with all applicable requirements of the LDC:
This finding is met. The proposed work complies with the LDC. Further details on the applicable sections of the Northfield LDC are included below.
B. That the proposed action is in harmony with the purpose of the H-O district for sites located in the H-O district:
This finding is met. The proposed action is in harmony with the intent of the H-O district. Within the LDC Section 2.5.3, Historic Overlay District (H-O) purpose is defined "(a) Safeguard the heritage of the city by preserving sites and structures which reflect elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political, visual or architectural history; (b) Protect and enhance the city's appeal to residents...
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