The Historic Preservation Commission Tuesday gave Heinz Weck approval to build a new home in place of one that was lost in the March 11 fire. That makes it likely that Weck will be the first of the fire victims to rebuild.
Weck’s dwelling, at 28 Atlantic Avenue, was one of seven homes destroyed on March 11 along with the old Surf Avenue Hotel.
Weck and his architect, Joseph L. Walker III, presented plans for a new home of two and one-half stories, occupying approximately the same amount of space as the one that burned. “I told Mr. Walker to design a home that would be to the liking of the [HPC] board,” Weck said, “and the interior to my liking. My favorite color is baby blue, but if you like yellow I’ll paint it yellow.”
HPC chairwoman Deborah Osepchuk told him blue would be fine. The commission did have problems with the design of the front door and porch, however. After Walker agreed to make changes and resubmit those for Osepchuk’s approval, the commission gave its assent to the project on that basis.
Walker said he wasn’t sure when construction would begin.
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“The commission did have problems with the design of the front door and porch, however.”
Hmmm … maybe he should fashion the porch and door after 24 McClintock. That seems to be just fine with the powers-that-be. Please excuse the sardonic tone. Or not.
By the way, just noticed a new pile of glass on the side and sidewalk of 24 McClintock. Maybe they’re waiting for it to crumble down, one crumb at a time. Disgusting.