Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Historic Preservation Commission
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Oct 08, 2025 at 06:00 PM
Meeting Information
The Historic Preservation Commission convened to review two after-the-fact Certificate of Appropriateness applications concerning exterior modifications to commercial properties at 617 Atlanta Street and 964 Alpharetta Street, and to consider the approval of previous meeting minutes.
Meeting Summary
617 Atlanta Street: After-the-Fact Exterior Painting Application Deferred
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The Commission deferred an after-the-fact Certificate of Appropriateness application for the exterior painting of 617 Atlanta Street to allow the applicant to provide a certified masonry expert's report. [Video 01:10:50] [Historic Preservation Commission Agenda p.2]
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Commissioners raised concerns about setting a precedent for future after-the-fact approvals and the potential loss of jurisdiction over future paint color changes once an initial application of paint on a natural surface is approved. [Video 00:13:51] [Video 00:23:47] [Historic Preservation Commission Agenda p.5]
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The applicant, Mimms Enterprises, stated their intent was to make the building cohesive with other properties in the Roswell Square project and expressed willingness to work with the city. [Video 00:34:23] [Historic Preservation Commission Agenda p.18]
964 Alpharetta Street: Covered Patio Approved with Conditions
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The Commission unanimously approved an after-the-fact Certificate of Appropriateness for changes to the roofline and the semi-enclosing of an outdoor dining area at 964 Alpharetta Street (Cello). [Video 01:30:15] [Historic Preservation Commission Agenda p.32]
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Approval was granted with conditions, including the submission of a new parking agreement, installation of approved landscaping areas, and clarification that this approval does not include other active administrative HPC applications. [Video 01:20:31] [Historic Preservation Commission Agenda p.46]
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Staff noted that while the design is more modernist and not ideal for the historic district, it constitutes an improvement compared to the building's recent appearance as a concrete block structure. [Video 01:22:01] [Historic Preservation Commission Agenda p.49]
September 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Deferred
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The minutes from the September 10, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting were deferred to the next meeting due to a lack of quorum for approval. [Video 01:31:46] [Historic Preservation Commission Agenda p.57]
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