48 Cedar Street (COA-26-28)
At a glance
Based on auto-generated captions and the posted minutes; names and details may be misheard.
- What: Certificate of Appropriateness COA-26-28 and demolition delay waiver for a catch-all repair list at 48 Cedar St. in the Elm Park Local Historic District (parcel 02-046-00040). Petitioner: Ted Conna for the owners.
- Where it stands: resolved. Both approved 7-0 on 2026-09-03.
- Next: work as needed; brick and mortar choices go to staff (Michelle H. Johnstone) for approval.
What was approved
- Rebuild two chimneys (reclaim the old brick for the rear foundation if sizes match).
- Repair and selectively replace slate (Pennsylvania gray slate is the closest match), plus a slate roof over the rear entry bump-out.
- Rebuild and repoint sections of the foundation (granite slabs in front, brick in the rear), with brick matching in color, size and texture and a visually and chemically compatible, soft mortar (light gray or off-white).
- Open two boarded-up rear basement windows with wood sash, raised off the ground and matching security covers.
- Replace the rear door, repair lattice, shutters, siding and trim as needed, and replace the entry stairs only if the precast concrete fails (wood and iron railing).
Notes
- Most items are not urgent; the petition was a "laundry list" so future repairs need no new filing.
- Commissioners praised the petitioner's long record of restoration and repair rather than replacement. The building is offices.
- The Commission had a pre-meeting briefing from staff on the bricks and mortar.
Discussion time
About 25 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 - Historical Commission | 25 |
Log
- 2026-09-03 - Historical Commission — Presented in person; no public comment; demolition delay waiver and Certificate of Appropriateness granted 7-0, with masonry details subject to staff approval.