Several conceptual design proposals received extensive design feedback at the Italian Village Commission meeting on Nov. 10, 2025. Commissioners emphasized that applicants should return with clearer, street‑level context and 3‑D massing studies to evaluate height, proportion and compatibility with existing historic fabric.

New construction / large multi‑component proposal: Commissioners reviewed a proposal for a three‑story principal residence with a rear three‑story modern component. Staff noted that the front elevation had improved and that materials had been refined since an earlier submission, but commissioners remained concerned about mixing traditional and modern/industrial elements and how the rear mass would read from the street. Commissioners suggested simplifying the material palette, increasing the visual separation between the historic front and the modern rear, and producing 3‑D studies and street‑level sightlines that show whether the proposed rear mass will be seen above or behind the historic façade. No formal action was taken; applicants were asked to submit revised materials. (Provenance: SEG 1260–SEG 1530.)

58 Warren Street and Summit Street additions: Commissioners reviewed conceptual proposals for an addition/garage at 58 Warren Street and a one‑and‑a‑half‑story side and rear carriage‑house addition on Summit Street (COA 2501026853). Staff recommended these items for design feedback only. Commissioners requested elevation comparisons to adjacent buildings, carriage‑house height details and further study of how additions will affect the existing historic form before any COA is issued. (Provenance: SEG 810–SEG 861; SEG 1730–SEG 1775.)

What the commission asked for: clearer elevations that show front‑and‑rear contrast; 3‑D massing or line‑of‑sight studies to quantify how much of additions will be visible from the street; material samples and more precise dimensions for rooflines and window proportions; and, where variances are needed, a separate submittal listing variances for staff tracking. Applicants were invited to meet informally with staff before returning for formal review.