Selma Appearance Commission approves porch screening at 106 South Massie Street

SELMA, Ala. — The Selma Appearance Commission on June 15 approved a certificate of appropriateness for a screened‑in front porch at 106 South Massie Street.

Staff presented the request and stated, “Staff find this request consistent with the historic district,” and asked that the staff report and supporting documents be entered into evidence. The applicant, Wendy Lemus, was present and sworn.

Commissioners closed the quasi‑judicial hearing, accepted the testimony and evidence, and approved the COA by motion (motion and second were recorded as by Miss Smith and Miss Rainer; a separate motion authorized the presiding officer to sign the final order). A commissioner noted for the record that the request met all four findings the appearance commission uses for COA approvals.

For straightforward requests, a commissioner said consensus approval of the required findings may suffice in future cases; the board did not require separate findings to be read aloud for this minor exterior change.