Historic Zoning Commission

Fairmont-Emoriland NC: Level II

10-C-23-HZ

Applicant Request

New screened-in porch on the rear elevation. Porch will use existing foundation and deck, and remove the non-historic flat roof. The porch measures 20' wide by 16' deep (319 sq. ft.), and will feature a front-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles, decorative wood arches, a wood post and beam structure, and a two-part sliding screen door.

Site Info

One-and-one-half-story frame residence with a side gable roof with lower cross gables on the façade, an exterior of brick veneer, and a brick foundation. Arched front entry door with unroof stoop, front exterior brick chimney.

1. 1527 Fairmont Boulevard is a contributing resource to the Fairmont Park NC overlay.

2. The existing deck being modified was constructed without permits in approximately 2020 and does not contribute to the historic district. Removal of the porch roof is appropriate.

3. The porch will be located on the rear of the building and will not be visible from Fairmont Boulevard. The new porch will not result in the removal or modification of any character-defining features.

4. The porch draws from existing rooflines and interior and exterior arch details from the house, using materials compatible with the design guidelines.