Commission approves trim repaint and repairs at 308 McCall Street

The Landmarks Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 308 McCall Street on Sept. 2, allowing repainting of wood trim, replacement of rotted wood where needed and removal of remaining shutters.

Charlie described 308 McCall as a pivotal house in the McCall Street Historic District (original 1880 structure heavily remodeled in the 1930s). The request is a consultation because the work is mainly repair and repainting, but the applicant sought a paint-repair grant which requires the commission's consultation/approval.

Homeowner Phyllis Flores confirmed the contractor would match existing colors and that a mix of owner-completed and contractor work would be used; she noted the shutters are being removed because bats were living behind them. After brief Q&A about localized wood rot and repair methods, a commission member moved to approve the COA; the commission voted in favor and the chair noted the approval qualifies the property for a paint-repair grant.