Board approves roof replacement, requires chimney painted black at Fairmont Avenue home

The Board of Architectural Review approved a certificate of appropriateness for BAR 26-96, permitting the replacement of an existing gray three-tab asphalt roof with charcoal architectural shingles and repainting the cedar siding at 443 Fairmont Avenue. The applicant said the repairs are needed promptly: "I want to go into the winter with it covered up," and requested permission to proceed with the roof and paint work.

Board members asked clarifying questions about visible elements (such as the chimney) and, for clarity, a board member moved to amend the approval to include painting the brick chimney black. The board approved the amendment and then approved the application as amended by voice vote. Staff will record the chimney color change as part of the certificate of appropriateness.