Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H-1: Level II

10-M-06-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Standard repair

Install deck system with multiple decks and a water feature, with arched bridge, in rear yard, not visible from Deery (1-1/2' to 2' clearance above ground), with parking pad fronting on Gratz. (NOTE: This does not constitute approval of a fence on Gratz; if the existing fence is moved or the materials change, Commission review will be required.)

Site Info

One story frame with vertical grooved wooden sheet siding (T-111) of recent vintage for wall covering. Hip roof with lower cross gables and asphalt shingle roof covering, diamond shaped attic vents. Two over two double hung replacement windows with one over one double hung tripartite window on gabled pediment on front elevation. One story two thirds front porch with replacement wood columns, and one original chamfered wood post on a weather boarded truncated pier. Interior offset brick chimney. Added exterior side brick chimney filling one side of projecting bay window. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Chimney on south elevation projecting bay has a cast head of Robert E. Lee on a plaque, in bas relief, facing south.

The lots in this block of Deery have double frontage on Gratz, and creating parking areas in rear yards could provide unattractive street frontage for the houses on the west side of Gratz. This application has provisions for a new privacy fence that will screen her back yard from view from Gratz. NOTE Applicant received approval for a 12' x 12' rear deck in connection with rehab of her property; the rehab has been completed (Certificate No. 1102054&G).