The Historical and Architectural Review Board reviewed two roofing replacement proposals at the April 6 meeting held in the Rotunda.

Representing 539 First Ave., contractor Andrew Bunting from Lehigh Exterior was granted a certificate of appropriateness to replace a deteriorated slate roof with GAF Slateline shingles to match the shingles on the other half of the twin, which had been installed in 2018.

Installing a white drip edge and reinstalling the existing gutters and downspouts was required of the applicant.

The two and one-half-story white-painted brick house is owned by Jessica Williams. It was built circa 1890.

Filling in for Historic Officer Joseph Phillips, John Lee reached out to Scartelli Roofing by phone to discuss a roofing replacement proposal for 55 W. Market St. Although the project wasn’t presented in person, HARB members by voice vote agreed to accept his representation by phone. They agreed that this should not set a precedent.

A COA was granted, as the plans call for GAF Slateline shingles in antique grey to replace existing shingles, a standard board recommendation. The applicant agreed to reuse the existing gutters and downspouts, while flashing is to be of copper.

Donald Kass is listed as the owner of the two and one-half-story red brick house built in 1863.

Prior to the meeting, Chairperson Marsha Fritz led a continuing 45-minute workshop for board members on architectural styles found in Bethlehem. This time they studied Greek Revival, Gothic Revival and Italianate architecture.

All voting was unanimous.

The Historical and Architectural Review Board regularly meets the first Wednesday of every month to review all exterior changes proposed to buildings in the Bethlehem Historic District north of the Lehigh River. When a proposed project receives a certificate of appropriateness from the board, applicants must wait for City Council to vote on it before proceeding. Meetings can be viewed on YouTube.