The York City Historical Architectural Review Board on Oct. 30 approved exterior repairs at 103 North Newberry, authorizing in‑kind replacement of half‑round gutters and downspouts, repair or replacement of deteriorated wood face boards and soffits, and targeted slate replacement where individual slates are loose or broken.

Board members asked the applicant to retain existing decorative cornice brackets and related detailing where feasible. The board amended the applicant’s submitted plan to specify that, if brackets or individual cornice pieces are too deteriorated to retain, replacements must match the historical appearance using wood or a composite product that closely resembles the original. Staff noted composite material is acceptable for selected trim and face‑board elements where durability is a concern.

The scope reviewed was a repair—members clarified that the work does not include a full roof replacement but rather slate repairs and localized carpentry work. The board also discussed crown molding replacement beneath the soffit and asked the applicant to preserve existing cornice profiles or provide matching new pieces.

The amended motion to approve the application with the bracket‑retention/replacement condition carried on a voice vote. The board did not record roll‑call tallies in the transcript; members voiced “aye.”

The approval is limited to the exterior elements presented to the board: gutters and downspouts, fascia/soffit/cornice repair or replacement, slate repairs, and preservation or in‑kind replacement of decorative brackets and crown molding. Any materials or products to be used that vary from the approved description should be submitted as a specification to staff for confirmation, per the board’s direction during the discussion.

Notes: the board accepted composite trim as an option for demanding exterior conditions but retained an emphasis on matching the original appearance of decorative elements.