Hoffman renovation and two-story garage at Bigelow College Cottage
Summary
Owners of the circa-1900 Bigelow College Cottage on Spring Bayou want a kitchen, breezeway, shed re-roof, and a two-story garage with an upstairs apartment. The board debated whether the missing site plan and specs protected neighboring historic homes before approving with detailed conditions.
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
No public cost; private renovation and construction project.
The Hoffmans gain a modern kitchen, garage, and flood-safe upper living space while preserving a contributing historic home.
The Reed Street neighbor most exposed to the new garage raised concerns about visual impact, addressed through conditions and the variance-review requirement.
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