Historic Zoning Commission

Fairmont-Emoriland NC: Level II

10-E-23-HZ

Applicant Request

Proposal is to fasten existing wooden railings with aluminum balusters to rear elevated patio. Previous wrought iron railing on the patio has been removed. The height of the railings is unspecified. The proposal also calls for the construction of a metal roof over the patio, supported by six 6x6 wooden posts. The exact square footage of the proposed roof structure is not indicated, although it is mentioned to cover only half of the existing patio.

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PER 10.19.2023 HZC MEETING: 1) applicant to provide final elevation drawing and site plan to staff for approval; 2) overall height of roof structure to be less than the height (to roof peak) of the primary structure.

Site Info

One-story frame residence with a hipped roof clad in asphalt shingles and a brick exterior.

1. 1701 Emoriland Blvd is a contributing resource to the Fairmont Park NC overlay.

2. The proposed railings are compatible with the main house and will be minimally visible from the street. The balusters are set into the top and bottom rails instead of nailed to the sides.

3. The proposed roof structure is not related to the roofline or architectural style of the primary house (a Ranch house). It will be minimally visible from the right-of-way, as the site's topography slopes to the rear. It could be removed without effect on the primary structure.

4. The drawings provided for HZC review lack some details. The applicant should provide information on the roof pitch and height of the proposed structure. The porch roof structure should be confirmed to be lower in height at the roof peak than the primary structure, to minimize visibility from the right of way.