The Madison Historic District Board of Review granted certificates of appropriateness for two near‑identical new houses to be built at 1007 and 1009 Park Avenue, subject to a small set of condition-based allowances intended to expedite construction while keeping design compatibility under staff review.

Applicant materials show compact footprints to minimize grading into the hillside; the applicant proposed cement‑board siding (Hardie or LP) and asphalt architectural shingles, with metal or wood exterior doors. The board discussed retaining-wall options and the need to align front porches and setbacks with adjacent houses. Members encouraged attention to the gateway character of Park Avenue and suggested a traditional railing as an optional change to the presented balcony design.

Motion language granted the COAs and included a condition that the applicant may substitute a traditional picket railing on the balcony if desired, and that staff may approve the final siding choice (Hardie or LP-style) without requiring a return to the board. Board members voted unanimously to approve with the stated conditions.

Staff will issue COAs and the applicant will proceed to final engineering and permitting for retaining-wall and grading work.