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HDR B meeting called to order Wednesday, July 8th, 2026. Board approved minutes and considered two agenda items: 1506 Green Street (addition to a non‑contributing structure) and 602 Bladen Street (new infill on a prominent corner). A workshop on materials/infill was scheduled for September (date TBD).
Executive summary
1) Minutes were reviewed, minor corrections noted, and a motion to approve the minutes was made and seconded; the minutes were entered into the record. (See transcript: "Motion we approve the minutes as written." / "So, they'll go into the into the record.") 2) 1506 Green Street: Staff presented (T4 HN; non‑contributing, circa 1944; X flood zone) recommending final approval subject to five items (update drawings to show Anderson A windows, stucco existing CMU, updated window/door details, confirm paint locations, provide cut sheets / verify any exterior changes). The applicant agreed to updates; Historic Beaufort Foundation voiced support. A board motion to approve with staff conditions was made, seconded, and voting occurred. (See transcript excerpts under agenda item summaries.) 3) 602 Bladen Street: Staff reviewed changes made since prior conceptual review (reduced roof height/plate height, enlarged windows, reduced garden wall, aligned doors) and recommended final approval with three staff conditions, one recommendation, and items to be verified by staff. The applicant and Historic Bufort Foundation spoke in support. The board debated roof type (standing seam vs. 5V) and synthetic vs. wood materials (shutters, decking, rails). A motion for final approval with enumerated modifications was made and amended to allow the applicant choice of 5V or standing‑seam metal roofing; the motion was seconded. Board members repeatedly stated support for allowing PVC/composite shutters on new construction. The meeting closed with agreement to hold a workshop in September to address materials/infill guidance. (Source notes provided per item below.)
Why it matters
Decisions affect two projects in the historic district: a modest addition to a non‑contributing dwelling (1506 Green Street) and a prominent corner infill (602 Bladen Street) that will shape the Bladen Street corridor. The board also signaled a policy direction on use of synthetic/composite materials for new construction and agreed to a workshop to consider updating guidance—topics that influence future approvals and maintenance expectations in the district.
Key decisions
Source/Context: "Motion we approve the minutes as written." / "So, they'll go into the into the record."
Source/Context: "I make a motion to approve the project with the staff conditions." / "I'll second that motion." / "All right. So, we have a motion to accept the minutes and second..." (staff presentation and conditions described earlier: "we do recommend final approval with these five items...")
Source/Context: "I would nyx the 5V... I would nyx those conditions... we are nixing number three and not making that a recommendation." / "I'll modify my motion to instead of dictating that there it stays 5V that it could be 5V or standing C... Up to the applicant." / "We have a motion to second on the floor."
Agenda items
Staff (planner Nicknavia) presented an application for a ~334 sq ft wood framed addition to an existing non‑contributing circa 1944 CMU dwelling (current ~600 sq ft -> proposed ~922 sq ft). Property zoned T4 HN in the northwest quadrant; X flood zone. Staff supported the proposed forward location of the addition (to preserve existing window/hback), recommended stucco over existing CMU, clarified that full vinyl windows are not allowed and requested drawings be updated to show Anderson A-series windows. Staff recommended final approval subject to five submittal/verification items (update drawings to reflect Anderson windows; remove board‑and‑batten over existing CMU and show stucco; provide updated window/door details including stucco interface; verify paint locations for referenced colors; provide cut sheets / confirm no other exterior changes). Applicant (Mark Sutton for Mr. Carter) agreed to update drawings and to stucco the existing block. Historic Beaufort Foundation commented in support. The board made and seconded a motion to approve with staff conditions; vote was taken.
1506 Green Street
Source/Context: "I'll be presenting the staff report for 1506 Green Street." / "the applicant is proposing approximately 334 square foot woodframed addition..." / "we do recommend final approval with these five items..." / "I make a motion to approve the project with the staff conditions."
Motions
Source/Context: "Motion we approve the minutes as written."
Source/Context: "I make a motion to approve the project with the staff conditions." / "I'll second that motion."
Source/Context: "I would nyx the 5V... we are nixing number three and not making that a recommendation." / "I'll modify my motion ... it could be 5V or standing C... Up to the applicant." / "We have a motion to second on the floor."
Votes
Source/Context: "I make a motion to approve the project with the staff conditions." / "I'll second that motion." / "All right. So, we have a motion to accept... We'll start the voting down there." / "Okay, it's done."
Source/Context: "I'll modify my motion to instead of dictating that there it stays 5V that it could be 5V or standing C... Up to the applicant." / "We have a motion to second on the floor." / "Any other debate? Any questions? Hearing none."
Public comments
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