Historic District Commission — June 18, 2026
Exeter HDC approves 29 Front Street mixed-use building with window and bracket conditions
The session consisted of standard procedural items and a single design review that concluded with unanimous approval and no public testimony.
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On June 18 the Exeter Historic District Commission reviewed and approved an application for a new three-story mixed-use building at 29 Front Street. The project includes vertically proportioned windows, Hardie board and Azek materials, and a peak height of 37.5 feet. Approval carried two conditions: elimination of decorative brackets and revision of the third-floor front elevation from a triple window to two windows.
Commission discussion included comments that siding material was not a priority. The board also handled routine items including prior minutes approval and officer elections, naming Amanda as chair and Pam Gjettum as vice chair after a resignation. Member recruitment remains on the agenda for the next meeting.
Topics discussed
Vice Chair Kevin Kahn opened the June 18, 2026 Exeter Historic District Commission meeting and conducted introductions.
Meeting formally opened with quorum established via introductions.
The commission reviewed the application by Stephen Eddy for a new three-story mixed-use building at 29 Front Street, discussing design compatibility, height, windows, materials, and site layout.
Application was first accepted as complete, then approved as appropriate with two conditions: eliminate the proposed brackets and change the front triple window to two windows by removing the middle section.
Applicant to revise plans per conditions; project may return for final review if needed.
The commission approved prior minutes, elected new officers due to a resignation, discussed member recruitment, and received an update on a historic building documentation grant project.
Minutes approved; officers elected (Amanda chair, Pam Gjettum vice chair). Recruitment discussion tabled for next meeting.
Recruitment discussion at next meeting; consultant report to be distributed; decision on next survey area (Front vs. Water Street) pending.
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Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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