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specific design approval and conditions on Front Street project
Exeter HDC approved new 3-story mixed-use building at 29 Front Street on June 18. Conditions: remove proposed brackets, change third-floor triple window to two windows. Application by Stephen Eddy. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/historic-district-commission/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #ExeterNH
board's explicit choice not to regulate siding on new construction
At the June 18 meeting, HDC member Kevin Kahn stated they 'didn't care about siding' for the 29 Front Street project. Siding material (Hardie board/Azek) was not conditioned in the unanimous approval. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/historic-district-commission/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #ExeterNH
leadership change and ongoing recruitment needs
Exeter HDC elected new officers June 18 after a resignation: Amanda as chair, Pam Gjettum as vice chair. Member recruitment discussion tabled to next meeting to maintain quorum. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/historic-district-commission/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #ExeterNH
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Exeter Historic District Commission met June 18 and approved a new three-story mixed-use building at 29 Front Street. The design uses traditional elements but received two conditions: remove brackets and change the front triple window to two separate... #MeetingWatch #ExeterNH
Commissioner Kevin Kahn confirmed during discussion that siding choice was not a concern. The board also noted a preference against orange but did not impose color conditions in the final unanimous vote.
No public testimony was recorded. The commission also elected Amanda chair and Pam Gjettum vice chair following a resignation, and tabled further discussion on member recruitment. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/historic-district-commission/2026-06-18/
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. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/exeter/historic-district-commission/2026-06-18/ #MeetingWatch #ExeterNH