The Italian Village Commission has recently approved an application for exterior building alterations at 295 E. Fifth Ave., a property owned by Michelle Cordle. The application, identified as IV-23-07-016B, was passed with a vote of 3-1-0, with Commissioners Kaplansky and Trott moving the motion.

The approved alterations include the retention of a custom-made 4-panel wood door on the front (North) elevation, which was a point of contention due to its deviation from the previously unapproved door design. Additionally, the Commission has mandated the removal of the unapproved 4-panel door that is currently in place.

In place of the unapproved door, the property owner has been authorized to install a fiberglass half-lite over a 2-panel door. As part of the approval process, the applicant is required to submit a manufacturer/product sheet for the new door to ensure compliance with the Commission's standards.

The Commission's rationale for approving these alterations was that the door design matches the appropriate historic look and design of the building. This decision underscores the Commission's commitment to maintaining the architectural integrity of the Italian Village's historic district.

The lone dissenting vote came from Commissioner Michl-Smith, who opposed the motion. The specific reasons for the opposition were not disclosed in the meeting notes.

The approval of this application marks a step forward in the ongoing efforts to preserve the historic character of the Italian Village while accommodating the needs of modern property owners.