November 2018 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

lintels. A central steep cross -gabled entry with arched brick door surround faces east. A lower gable roof section sits on the north end. The brick chimney has two chimney pots, The west face includes a small rear one-story shed roof wall dormer. A complimentary two -bay garage stands to the south. ALTERATIONS: COA #1996-0703 allowed for the removal of the slate roof and re -roofing with new fiberglass shingle. COA #2014-0703 allowed for the modifications to the landscaping, including the extension of the fence to the west property line and the construction of a new 36"-48" fence to connect the west property line to the screened -in porch. COA #2015-05048 allowed for the enclosure of the flat roof with a painted fence to match the trim of the home and to conceal air conditioning condensers installed on flat roof area. APPLICATION ITEMS: "The residents of this historic Tudor home are hoping to add an attached garden shed to the south of the garage. The shed will look and feel like an extension of the home including rough-hewn timbers, flush plank wood clapboards, & historically appropriate windows." DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Applicant seeks approval for the following improvements to the site: 1. Construction of 18'-6" x 10' shed extending from the garage to the south. a. Construction details: i.' Concrete slab foundation, ii. Wood framed, iii. Have both half-timbering and horizontal flush clapboards, iv. Natural Pine Barn Sash Windows (by American Window Products, LLC), v. Gabled roof to match the existing shingling, vi. Flashing, gutters, trim, trim, to match existing. The proposed structure will include a 6'-6" covered breezeway between the existing garage and the new storage shed. SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES, EAST WAYNE STREET: III. NEW CONSTRUCTION New construction includes any new building or structure constructed within the boundaries of the historic district, or any new addition to an existing building. New construction should be designed considering the appearance of the other buildings in the neighborhood. A. HEIGHT AND PROPORTION The majority of structures in the district are two stories high and are square, rectangular, or irregular in plan. There are a few story -and -a -half residences. The prevalent facade proportions are between 1:1 and a 1:2 height -to -width ratio. Required The height of a new structure and its height -to -width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the district. The building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure and no less than that of the lowest existing structure of the same type in the same block. Fagade proportions shall be established by permitting no structure with a facade wider or narrower than those existing in the same block. Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. Recommended Contemporary designs should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood. Prohibited Additions may not be constructed that would change the existing fagade of a building, alter its scale or architectural character, or add new height Not Recommended New stories should not be added, nor should existing stories be removed, which would destroy important architectural details, features or spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with what exists should not be permitted in the new additions. B. BUILDING MATERIALS Wall materials in the district include brick, stucco, half-timbering, stone, clapboard, shingle, and metal and vinyl siding Required Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in scale, texture and color with adjacent structures. Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the existing or original materials of that structure. As much of the original structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building. Recommended Metal or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be compatible with the original size and style and with the materials of other buildings in the district. • Prohibited Inappropriate materials such as asbestos, asphalt, molded or artificial stone, or artificial brick shall not be used. Not Recommended C