Votes at a glance: Newport Historic District Commission (July 14, 2026)
July 14, 2026 | Newport East, Newport County, Rhode Island
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The Newport Historic District Commission took a series of routine and substantive actions at its July 14, 2026 meeting. Below is a concise summary of votes and outcomes.
Approved (summary or full):
- 14 Leroy Ave (Plat 36, Lot 145): summary approval (staff findings accepted). Motion carried by voice vote.
- 1 Cottage Street (Plat 25, Lot 64): summary approval with material condition (all-wood material cited on record). Motion carried by voice vote.
- 6 Mary Jane Lane (Plat 44, Lot 105): summary approval. Motion carried by voice vote.
- 365 Same Street (Brick Market / Museum of Newport History): full-application approval for storefront repairs and an ADA-compliant vestibule/walkway; applicant to coordinate final details with the preservation planner.
- 111 Ocean Ave (Reflections LLC): approved after debate; commissioners cited Standard B2 and requested coordination on final material details.
- 96 2nd Street (Anne Ferraro): approved with condition that the applicant define beadboard profile and finish molding with preservation planner.
- 6 Tompkins Court (Demiano/Pereira): approved with conditions to distinguish the new garage from the original house and to refine seam spacing; details to be handled with preservation planner.
- 421 Gibbs Ave: approved with conditions to simplify trim/shingle details, recess the hyphen connector, and change specified trim/window materials (PVC to painted composite/trim; window spec updated to Marvin Ultimate aluminum-clad).
Continued:
- 77 Ks Street (Thomas Wall): continued to the regular meeting of Tuesday, 08/11/2026 to allow submission of revised plans, a window registry, elevations and photographs.
How the commission handled conditions: Several full applications were approved with explicit conditions directing applicants to work with the preservation planner on material samples, seam spacing, trim details, or to return with revised drawings. The commission repeatedly cited Newport Standard 17 and related tech specs when making approvals.
Next steps: Applicants with conditions must submit required materials or revised drawings per the preservation planner's guidance; staff will document final as-built materials in the project files.
Vote provenance: Minutes and motions recorded during the July 14 meeting; staff will post finalized conditions and motions to the project files.
Approved (summary or full):
- 14 Leroy Ave (Plat 36, Lot 145): summary approval (staff findings accepted). Motion carried by voice vote.
- 1 Cottage Street (Plat 25, Lot 64): summary approval with material condition (all-wood material cited on record). Motion carried by voice vote.
- 6 Mary Jane Lane (Plat 44, Lot 105): summary approval. Motion carried by voice vote.
- 365 Same Street (Brick Market / Museum of Newport History): full-application approval for storefront repairs and an ADA-compliant vestibule/walkway; applicant to coordinate final details with the preservation planner.
- 111 Ocean Ave (Reflections LLC): approved after debate; commissioners cited Standard B2 and requested coordination on final material details.
- 96 2nd Street (Anne Ferraro): approved with condition that the applicant define beadboard profile and finish molding with preservation planner.
- 6 Tompkins Court (Demiano/Pereira): approved with conditions to distinguish the new garage from the original house and to refine seam spacing; details to be handled with preservation planner.
- 421 Gibbs Ave: approved with conditions to simplify trim/shingle details, recess the hyphen connector, and change specified trim/window materials (PVC to painted composite/trim; window spec updated to Marvin Ultimate aluminum-clad).
Continued:
- 77 Ks Street (Thomas Wall): continued to the regular meeting of Tuesday, 08/11/2026 to allow submission of revised plans, a window registry, elevations and photographs.
How the commission handled conditions: Several full applications were approved with explicit conditions directing applicants to work with the preservation planner on material samples, seam spacing, trim details, or to return with revised drawings. The commission repeatedly cited Newport Standard 17 and related tech specs when making approvals.
Next steps: Applicants with conditions must submit required materials or revised drawings per the preservation planner's guidance; staff will document final as-built materials in the project files.
Vote provenance: Minutes and motions recorded during the July 14 meeting; staff will post finalized conditions and motions to the project files.
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