Historic Zoning Commission

Mechanicsville H-1: Level II

11-A-18-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Construction of deck

Addition of a 16'x23' wood deck with steps and installation of hot tub and spa at rear of house. A 2x2 wood 36-inch-high balustrade with balusters with top and bottom ends covered by 1x4 facing. Existing deck to be removed. Existing roof over portion of deck to remain and will be supported by new 6x6 painted wood posts. There is to be a 10.5 ' setback on the west side and a 15.5' between the spa and the property line on the east side.

Site Info

Two-story weatherboarded frame structure with cross-gabled roof with asphalt shingled covering. Double-hung 2/2 windows. Two-story full front porch with large wood fluted Ionic columns and turned wood balusters. Interior offset wood chimney. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Transom and sidelights at first-floor entry.Transom above first floor on porch. Sidelights at second-floor entry on front porch (Contributing).

1) The house is a contributing structure within the Mechanicsvill H-1 Overlay and the National Register District.
2) The deck and hot tub will not be visible from the street right-of-way, but will be visible from the rear alley.
3) A 2x2 balustrade and wooden materials are compatible with a Neoclassical house.
4) No historic fabric will be destroyed and the deck may be removed in the future with destruction of such.