Town of Bluffton Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, September 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM

The Town of Bluffton Historic Preservation Commission held a meeting on September 2, 2026, primarily to review and approve a second amendment to a Certificate of Appropriateness (COFA) for a property near the intersection of Pritchard and Breuin. The amendment involved architectural changes including the addition of an elevator shaft disguised as a chimney structure, relocation of stairs, and HVAC equipment adjustments. The Commission discussed materials, design details, and compliance with fire codes and historic district standards. After deliberation, the Commission approved the COFA amendment with conditions, including a 2-inch recess and removal of jam trim on the chimney structure, and confirmed the appropriateness of the elevator shaft within the chimney design. No specific contract awards or budget allocations were discussed, but the approval impacts future construction and renovation procurement for the property. The meeting also noted an upcoming community meeting for the Oldtown Master Plan and recent variance approvals related to site features.