TO: Architectural Review Board Members
FROM: Gregg Harding, RPA, Historic Preservation Planner
DATE: 7/13/2022
SUBJECT:
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40 S. Palafox Street
Palafox Historic Business District / Zone C-2A
Alterations to the First Floor Front Elevation of a Contributing Building
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BACKGROUND:
Scott Sallis, Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture, is requesting final review to modify the first-floor front elevation of the Thiesen Building. This request was partly denied in May 2022. Since then, the plans have been revised to keep the street front side alcoves, thought the existing planters will be removed. Work to the central entrance area is still proposed which will convert the area into an open lobby. Details on a decorative gate which reflect ARB’s previous comments have been included and the new lobby will be redesigned with marble tile and a granite border. All glazing at the wood-framed bay windows will be replaced and the side lobby doors will be replaced with new frameless glazing systems. A new overhead coiling system will also be installed, but only to be used during extreme weather conditions.
RECOMMENDED CODE SECTIONS
Sec. 12-3-27(c) Palafox Historic Business District, Historic district theme
Sec. 12-3-27(f)(2)a. Palafox Historic Business District, Decisions