Approval recommended with condition that Board of Zoning Appeals approval is granted and that the following modifications to the existing structure are implemented: 1) Replace the two vinyl windows with two wooden double-hung as per submitted specifications; 2) apply wood battens to composite wall sheathing; and 3) fire-rate the southeast end wall to meet fire code.
Construct a 13'-8"x18' x ~13'-high frame accessory structure on skids with a 7/12 front gable to match that of the main house. Located in southeast corner of the rear yard, the setbacks are 2 feet from the alley and 2 feet from the southeast side yard. The front of the structure is to have a 5-foot roof overhang covering a 4-foot treated wood board porch. The composite panels sheathing the walls are to have applied battens.The two existing vinyl 2'-0'x2'-6" windows on the side facing the house will be replaced by two wooden double-hung windows (2'-8"x3'-10") as shown in submitted specs. The roof will be sheathed in architectural shingle to match those on the house. The double doors on the front end will have cross-bracing as typical on sheds and barns. The metal doors are sheathed in plywood veneer and trimmed with 1x4s as shown in the submitted specifications. The openings in the end wall facing southeast will be closed up in order to fire-rate the wall as required by code.
Two-story frame with weatherboard wallcovering. Side-gabled roof with asphalt shingles and wide soffit. 1/1 double-hung replacement windows.One-story full-façade front porch with hipped roof, weatherboarded columns, pilasters and balustrade. Column capitals have stepped brackets. One interior end brick chimney stack and one stuccoed interior offset chimney. Brick foundation. Rectangular plan. Multi-light sidelights and transom at front entry wth Craftsman door and Craftsman ornamentation.
1) Typical outbuildings in Fourth and Gill.would have included smaller work sheds.
2) With the addition of battens, wood double-hung window and asphalt shingles, the materials are compatible with those of the main house.
3) With the 7/12 front-gabled roof and rectangular plan, the form oand size of the shed is compatible with that of the main house.
4) The location in the rear corner of the yard is typical for outbuildings, as is little or no setback.
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