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OtherRecommended approval (Feb 2026) · Council outcome not on record8393 Finley Avenue, La Mesa, California

2026-0017 (Webster) — Exterior Alterations to the Winslow Home

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Description

The owners of a potential landmark home want to alter the exterior — chimney, siding, and rear deck. The commission approved it with recommendations to keep the brick chimney, consider wood siding, and use a period-appropriate French door.

Impact summary

The home gets modernized while its historic character is nudged toward preservation — a win for the owners and for the neighborhood's look.

Applicant

Name
Ken Webster (with Dan Talant and Patty Markall)
Address
8393 Finley Avenue, La Mesa, CaliforniaSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote

Recommended approval (Feb 2026) · Council outcome not on record6–0, unanimous

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed Feb 4, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Feb 4, 2026Recommended approval 6–0

Historic Preservation Commission

The owners of a potential landmark home want to alter the exterior — chimney, siding, and rear deck. The commission approved it with recommendations to keep the brick chimney, consider wood siding, and use a period-appropriate French door.

Related issues (1)

Exterior alterations to the Winslow Home (potential landmark)

The owners of 8393 Finley Avenue, a potential historic landmark, want to update the siding, chimney, and rear deck. The commission approved the work but pushed for historically sympathetic materials and details.

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