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2026-10-08 - Board of Architectural Review

Summary

Built from the posted agenda packet; outcomes are not recorded here.

  • Approval of the September 24, 2026 minutes, then 15 applications.
  • Four demolition requests in the Historic Materials Demolition District (North Central, Wagener Terrace, East Central): partial demolition of exterior elements at 83 Peachtree, 80 Cypress (described as an affordable housing project) and 45 Oswego, and an after-the-fact demolition request at 6 Poinsett.
  • Two demolition requests in the Old and Historic District: a c.1940 dwelling at 33 Elizabeth and additions on the c.1838 building at 252 Meeting.
  • Conceptual approvals sought for new construction or alterations: a rear steel porch and stairwell at 252 Meeting, a rear addition to a Category 1 c.1770 carriage house at 1 Orange, a front portico at 3 Gadsden, and dormers and front stairs at 31 Society.
  • Height and rooftop items: additional height for Architectural Merit and a rooftop appurtenance at 0 Atlantic, and rooftop equipment screening at 160 Church.
  • King Street commercial items: storefront alterations and signage at 379 and 381 King (381 also lighting, awnings and new windows), and signage at 337 King that staff had previously denied.

Agenda

  1. Approval of minutes, September 24, 2026
  2. 83 Peachtree St (Wagener Terrace): partial demolition of exterior elements visible from the right-of-way
  3. 80 Cypress St (North Central): partial demolition for an affordable housing project
  4. 45 Oswego St (North Central): partial demolition of exterior elements
  5. 6 Poinsett St (East Central): after-the-fact approval of demolition of a building
  6. 33 Elizabeth St (Garden District): demolition of a dwelling
  7. 252 Meeting St (Ansonborough): demolition of additions on a c.1838 building
  8. 252 Meeting St: conceptual approval, new open steel porch and stairwell at the rear
  9. 0 Atlantic St (Charlestowne): additional height for Architectural Merit; conceptual approval for a rooftop appurtenance
  10. 160 Church St: conceptual approval, rooftop equipment screening
  11. 1 Orange St (Charlestowne): rear addition to a carriage house
  12. 379 King St: conceptual approval, storefront alterations and signage
  13. 381 King St: conceptual approval, storefront alterations, signage, lighting, awnings and new windows
  14. 3 Gadsden St (Harleston Village): extend front stoop for a new front portico and mineral stain
  15. 31 Society St (Ansonborough): dormers and new front stairs
  16. 337 King St: signage previously denied by staff

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