Rear storefront alteration at 116 W. New York Avenue
Summary
The owner of a 1925 brick building in the Downtown Historic District wants to add a glass egress door and roll-up security doors on sides not visible from Georgia Avenue. It's a test of how the board balances historic character with practical security and safety needs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
No public cost — the changes are privately funded by the building owner.
The building owner gains better security and safer emergency exits for the business.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Historic Preservation Board - Nov 5, 2026
A deteriorated wooden rear door on Suite 116 would come out and an aluminum storefront system go in, visible only from Artisan Alley. The question was whether the change fits the downtown historic district — staff said yes, with care taken not to damage the historic sandstone brick.
Historic Preservation Board - May 7, 2026
The owner of a 1925 brick building in the Downtown Historic District wants to add a glass egress door and roll-up security doors on sides not visible from Georgia Avenue. It's a test of how the board balances historic character with practical security and safety needs.
Related development
Certificate of Appropriateness (Exterior Alteration) — 116 W. New York Avenue
No change to the main street facade or the historic brick; the back entrance becomes usable and the Artisan Alley side gets a facelift.
Certificate of Appropriateness (Exterior Alteration) — 112 W. Georgia Avenue
The changes are on hidden side elevations and mirror similar doors on nearby downtown buildings, so the historic streetscape look along Georgia Avenue stays the same.
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