Historic Preservation Commission
Meeting Information
The Historic Preservation Commission convened to address two after-the-fact Certificate of Appropriateness applications concerning exterior modifications to commercial properties at 617 Atlanta Street and 964 Alpharetta Street. The meeting also included a review of previous meeting minutes.
Meeting Summary
After-the-Fact Paint Application for 617 Atlanta Street Deferred
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The Commission deferred an after-the-fact Certificate of Appropriateness application for painting the unpainted brick exterior of 617 Atlanta Street. [Historic Preservation Commission Minutes p.1] [Video 00:02:16]
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This deferral was granted to allow the property owner to provide a report from a certified masonry expert on whether removing the paint would cause damage to the historic brick surface. [Historic Preservation Commission Minutes p.1] [Video 01:11:03]
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Commissioners raised concerns about setting a precedent for after-the-fact approvals and the limitations of state law regarding jurisdiction over painted historic structures. [Video 00:12:15] [Video 00:23:07]
Covered Patio at 964 Alpharetta Street Approved with Conditions
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An after-the-fact Certificate of Appropriateness application for changes to the roofline and semi-enclosing an outdoor dining patio at 964 Alpharetta Street (Cello restaurant) was approved. [Historic Preservation Commission Minutes p.1] [Video 01:11:42]
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Approval was granted with staff-recommended conditions, including a satisfactory parking agreement, installation of previously approved landscaping, and clarification that other administrative applications for the property were not included in this approval. [Historic Preservation Commission Minutes p.2] [Video 01:20:31]
September 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Deferred
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The minutes from the Historic Preservation Commission meeting on September 10, 2025, were deferred to the next meeting. [Historic Preservation Commission Minutes p.2] [Video 01:31:46]
People (8)
Judy Meer
Roswell Historical Society
Lossie Lively
Commissioner
Historic Preservation Commission
Mark Donnolo
Vice Chair
Historic Preservation Commission
Mary Nichols
Commissioner
Historic Preservation Commission
Michael Sutton
Commissioner
Historic Preservation Commission
Philip Mansell
Chair
Historic Preservation Commission
Robert Zappulla
Commissioner
Historic Preservation Commission
Ron Jackson
Commissioner
Historic Preservation Commission
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