The Italian Village Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for storefront door replacements at 688 N High (COA2501292) with specific design conditions intended to preserve the building’s facade character.

Staff described the existing doors as nonhistoric six-panel wood slabs and recommended storefront entrance doors as suitable replacement on the first floor. Commissioners expressed concern about preserving the building’s character, suggesting alternatives such as a wood door with glass or an adjusted transom arrangement to better align with adjacent storefronts.

The applicant (representative) explained operational and security needs and discussed options including an 8-foot-tall, wide-style door, possible applied SDLs, and clear glass. Commissioners requested an elevation drawing and hardware specifications.

A motion to approve COA2501292 passed on condition that the applicant submit a final drawing showing an 8-foot-tall, wide-style door with clear glass, painted black trim to match surrounding elements, and specified hardware to address egress concerns. The transcript documents the voice vote in favor but does not provide a numeric roll-call tally.

Next steps: staff or the applicant will supply drawings and hardware specifications to satisfy the commission’s condition; staff indicated willingness to process the detailed materials.