A Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior rehabilitation which includes replacement of rolling door with storefront unit (on Young St.); installation of a canopy, new (multi-slide) glass doors and glass guardrails on second floor rooftop (visible from Young St.); construction of new overruns for elevator (on rooftop facing Harwood St.) and stairs (on rear elevation); and restoration of grid pattern and brick detailing (on Harwood St. and Young St. elevations). Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior rehabilitation which includes replacement of rolling door with metal storefront unit (on Young St.); installation of a canopy, new (multi-slide) glass doors and glass guardrails on second floor rooftop (visible from Young St.); construction of new overruns for elevator (on rooftop facing Harwood St.) and stairs (on rear elevation); and restoration of grid pattern and brick detailing (on Harwood St. and Young St. elevations) be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 12/22/2025 with the following conditions: that the framing of new/replacement storefront unit(s) be wood and match the existing (units) in mullion and muntin configuration; that new/replacement glass/glazing NOT be tinted glass or reflective glazing; that new/replacement brick(s) match the existing in module size, color, texture and mortar color; that new/replacement belting/banding match the existing material in texture, color, pattern, and grain; and that window and door color be green to match the existing (and to complement the red brick infill). Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 3.2(c) pertaining to fenestration and openings, and Sections 3.1(b) and 3.1(c) under Facades; the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior rehabilitation which includes replacement of rolling door with metal storefront unit (on Young St.); installation of a canopy, new (multi-slide) glass doors and glass guardrails on second floor rooftop (visible from Young St.); construction of new overruns for elevator (on rooftop facing Harwood St.) and stairs (on rear elevation); and restoration of grid pattern and brick detailing (on Harwood St. and Young St. elevations) be approved as submitted with the condition that applicant bring samples of materials and colors proposed for the building to the Landmark Commission meeting. 412 S. HARWOOD ST. Harwood Historic District COA-25-000583 Rhonda Dunn Applicant Kay, Keisha Application Filed 12/22/2025
Summary
A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) has been requested and recommended for approval for exterior rehabilitation of the 412 S. Harwood St. building, a contributing structure within the Harwood Historic District.
Key proposed changes include:
- Replacing a rolling door on Young St. with a metal storefront unit.
- Installing a canopy, new multi-slide glass doors, and glass guardrails on the second-floor rooftop (visible from Young St.).
- Constructing new overruns for an elevator (rooftop facing Harwood St.) and stairs (rear elevation).
- Restoring grid patterns and brick detailing on the Harwood St. and Young St. elevations.
This rehabilitation will transform the currently vacant, three-story warehouse into a multi-story, mixed-use facility with short-term living and retail spaces. Staff recommends approval with specific conditions to ensure materials (wood framing for storefronts, non-tinted glass, matching brick, green window/door color) are consistent with preservation criteria. The Task Force also recommends approval, but with a condition that the applicant bring material and color samples to the Landmark Commission meeting for final review, suggesting a slight difference in how specific material conditions are to be finalized.
This project will rehabilitate a historic building in the Harwood Historic District, transforming a vacant warehouse into new retail and short-term living spaces. The approval ensures that exterior changes respect the area's historic character and contribute to the economic development and vibrancy of the district.
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