HPB25-0682

298 LINCOLN ROAD

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for façade restoration and interior renovation of the western tenant bay of an existing three-story, noncontributing commercial building. The primary work involves removal of non-original reflective metallic cladding to reveal the building's underlying historic façade and substantial reconstruction of the original street façade.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant proposes to restore the building's historic façade by removing existing metallic cladding and engage in minor interior renovations. The project includes demolishing an exterior knee wall, removing infilled walls, and adding an elevator.

• Remove existing metallic cladding to reveal historic architectural expression
• Demolish existing exterior knee wall at first floor
• Remove previously infilled wall at second floor
• Reinstate historic glazing patterns on first and second floors
• Shift first-floor entrance to align with building façade
• Create elevator lobby with direct sidewalk access
• Demolish approximately 8'5" × 8' slab area on first, second, and third floors for elevator shaft
• Interior renovation including demolition of non-structural partition walls
• Remove obsolete plumbing fixtures
• White-boxing preparation for future tenant improvements

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Removal of non-original metallic cladding that obscures historic façade
• Storefront design needs kneewall consistent with Lincoln Road historic pattern
• Window frame finish should be anodized aluminum rather than dark aluminum
• Overall material palette should be revised toward lighter tones
• Glass should be clear without tint for transparency

Mailing Labels

Mailing Labels 04-14-26

1.27 MB

Staff Report

Land Use Document

785.73 KB

Staff Report & Draft Order 04-14-26

1.03 MB

Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent 04-14-26

496.49 KB

Narrative Response

Narrative Responses 04-14-26

506.23 KB

Architectural Plans

Architectural Plans (1) 04-14-26

24.44 MB

Architectural Plans (2) 04-14-26

3.25 MB

Survey

Survey 04-14-26

8.69 MB

Checklist

Checklist 04-14-26

4.46 MB

Other

HPB25-0682_298_Lincoln_Rd_Staff_Report._Apr26.docx

1.03 MB