Design review board clears paint change for Jay Hodge Enterprises building, directs trim color swap to ‘mega grayish’

The Design Review Board approved a request from Jay Hodge Enterprises to repaint the exterior of a commercial building at 410 North Main Street, with the condition that areas shown in the application as white (trim, gutters and downspouts) be painted a gray tone the applicant identified as “mega grayish.”

Applicant Brandy Rod described the intent to paint the body of the building a dark, near‑black color with the trim, windows and selected elements repainted “mega grayish” rather than white. Board members recommended making the trims and downspouts the same color for a cohesive composition and asked the applicant to address the porch railing and add foundation planting to the front.

The board’s motion required the trim, gutters and downspouts shown as white be painted the specified “mega grayish” color and noted that other white elements would be converted accordingly. The motion passed 7–0.

Next steps: Applicant will proceed with the approved paint palette and add foundation plantings as discussed. Staff flagged that the site will require minor code items (for example handrail requirements at the front steps) during permit review.