Village of Owego

The commission reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a rear addition and porch redesign at 62-64 North Avenue, ultimately approving the project after confirming it involves new construction and materials. The board also addressed new business regarding inquiries about the Tioga Trails building and provided updates through commissioner and chair reports.

The commission reviewed three Certificate of Appropriateness applications. The application for window replacements at 275 Front St was approved as an in-kind replacement. The application for a rear addition and porch redesign at 62-64 North Ave was deemed incomplete, and the project was determined to be new construction, requiring a future public hearing. The application for window replacements at 194 Front St was approved as an in-kind replacement. Additionally, the commission held an informal discussion regarding past project progress, including repairs to the fire station.

The commission reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a solar panel installation at 314 Front Street. Discussions included the visibility of the panels from the street, the structural capability of the roof to support the installation, and the aesthetic alignment of the panels with new roofing materials. The commission determined the project constituted new construction and unanimously approved the Certificate of Appropriateness, noting the panels' minimal street visibility and specific placement requirements.

The commission reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 62-64 North Avenue, which involves a rear addition and redesign to include two third-floor apartments. Key project details include maintaining the existing building footprint, using specific Pella Impervia windows, repairing and repainting existing brickwork, and adding charcoal gray metal panels for cladding. The project also entails installing a new mini-split HVAC system with compressors located on the roof, replacing exterior decking and stairs with pressure-treated lumber, and installing new black metal railings. Letters of support for the development were read into the record.

The public hearing focused on the review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a solar panel installation at 314 Front Street. The project details included the installation of solar panels on brackets to ensure they are minimally visible from the street. Additionally, a representative from PlugPV presented information regarding the advantages of solar panel installations for both residential and commercial properties.