927 Saint Ferdinand St.

Staff Recommendations: 

The applicant contacted HDLC Staff in early July to request after-the-fact approval for roof and weatherboard replacement that was completed at the building without a CofA around June 12, 2023. While the roof was replaced with an appropriate asphalt shingle brand and color, wood weatherboards at the left and right sides were removed and replaced with new wood-grained Hardie weatherboards. Wood-grained Hardie does not meet the HDLC Guidelines because the material does not closely emulate sanded and painted weatherboards or weatherboards with multiple layers of paint. However, because this work is now completed and the siding has only limited visibility from the public right of way, Staff has no objection to the request for retention with the proviso that if the weatherboards require replacement in the future, this must be with new wood or smooth-finish Hardie weatherboards and that this not become a permitted non-conformity.