In a recent government meeting, the Landmark Preservation Board (LPB) addressed the designation of a protected site for 727 Comstock, owned by Syracuse University. The discussion followed the university's withdrawal of a demolition application for the property, prompting the LPB to revise its earlier resolution from June 20, 2024. The board determined that a new public hearing was unnecessary, as the designation was not contingent on the demolition.

The LPB clarified that the rationale for the designation remained unchanged, despite the removal of demolition as a triggering factor. The board reaffirmed its authority to submit the designation application, citing legal opinions from the Corporation Counsel's office. The meeting included a review of opposition letters regarding the designation, but no significant changes to the criteria or findings were reported.

Following the discussion, a motion was made to recommend the designation to the common council, which was approved unanimously. The final decision on the designation will rest with the council.

Additionally, the meeting included the election of officers, with Steve Kulick nominated to serve as chair until the next annual meeting in May. The motion received unanimous support, highlighting Kulick's leadership within the board.