New Rochelle · Historical and Landmarks Review Board
Historical and Landmarks Review Board
June 10, 2026
Sentiment rating: 6/10
The board unanimously approved a window-replacement project at 95 Hamilton Avenue, where the applicant impressed members with a thoughtful, consistent approach to materials and design. A garage at 8 Orchard Place also cleared unanimously, with careful setback and matching details. Two larger headaches — an extensive unpermitted legalization at 9 The Court and a fence at 40 Earle Place — were either adjourned or deferred; the board flagged vinyl materials, mixed facade finishes, chain link fencing, and fence height as problems that needed rethinking before approval.
Meeting outcomes
- **95 Hamilton Avenue** — Window replacement approved unanimously; applicant replacing 22 double-hung windows (first and second floors) with Pella Lifestyles wood windows, all white, while keeping specialty windows (leaded glass, bow window, porch) intact; board praised consistency and investment quality.
- **8 Orchard Place** — Two-car detached garage with storage loft approved unanimously; gambrel roof, fiber cement siding, navy wood windows, and white trim match the existing house; setback 18 feet from house corner; color samples to be submitted before .
- **9 The Court** — Extensive unpermitted work (porch enclosure, pool, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, driveway gates, cable rail fence, and proposed garage) adjourned; board found vinyl materials, mixed facade finishes (brick, vinyl siding, cedar), and chain link fence inconsistent with 1910-era historic guidelines; applicant directed to revise with historically appropriate materials and replace chain link fence before resubmission.
- **40 Earle Place** — Wooden fence legalization deferred to July 2026 meeting; zoning variance for height already approved by Zoning Board, but board expressed concern that the brown wood fence violates Historic District guidelines, which discourage fencing; applicant encouraged to explore lower-profile design, landscape buffering with arborvitae, or increased street setback.
- **14 The Boulevard** — Raised patio and detached garage until further notice; board found visibility from off-property not a concern based on photographic evidence; board sentiment neutral to mildly supportive.
- **Fifth Avenue** — Extension of site plan and certificate of appropriateness for single-family dwelling in R1 Historic Zone approved; applicant directed to provide proof of contact with utility company to resolve wire and post requirements.