Historic Preservation Permit for 801 Lighthouse Avenue
Summary
Staff asked for more information from the applicant, so this historic preservation permit was pushed to the July 22 meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The owner says theater revenue is as low as a few hundred dollars a day and the apartments would subsidize keeping the cinema open.
The applicant, who gets time to supply information without a denial.
Neighboring homeowners across the street and behind the theater say they'll lose views, privacy, and quiet.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Architectural Review Board — September 8, 2026
The owner of the Lighthouse Cinema says the struggling theater loses money and the only way to keep it open is to add four rental apartments on the roof level. Neighbors worry about views, privacy, noise, parking, and the look of downtown. The board approved it with a no-short-term-rental condition and required rooftop details to come back for review.
Historic Resources Committee — August 26, 2026
A historic home on Lighthouse Avenue is getting its carport and shed rebuilt in the same footprints, with a new pitched roof. The committee weighed whether the carport's 11-foot shoulder height stays subordinate to the historic house.
Historic Resources Committee — July 22, 2026
A historic preservation permit application for a property on Lighthouse Avenue within the city's historic inventory was set for hearing but continued to August 26. Residents following the project's fate should tune in next month.
Historic Resources Committee — June 24, 2026
Staff asked for more information from the applicant, so this historic preservation permit was pushed to the July 22 meeting.
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