Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H-1: Level II

11-B-16-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Construction of outbuilding

Construct a 10x10 x 12'-6" (or less) frame accessory structure, located in SW corner of rear yard with a 7/12 front gable to match that of main house. The front is to have a 3-foot projecting roof supported by 5x5 posts and covering a board floor. There will be four 2'-8" x 3'-10" wooden 1/1 double-hung windows.The sheathing is to be composite board with batten strips which are to be 16" on center and are 2.5" wide. Roof is to be sheathed in asphalt shingles.Three full-light wood-framed doors are proposed for the front. The right-hand door will open in standard fashion, the other two would open in bi-fold fashion. One 2'x1'-6" window is proposed in the front gable. Trim to be 1x4 on windows, doors, and corners. Structure is to be 2.5 feet from alley and 2 feet from side yard.

Site Info

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 with Craftsman door and Craftsman ornamentation.

1) Typical outbuildings in Fourth and Gill included small work sheds.

2) With the addition of battens to the siding, 1/1double-hung wood windows, and asphalt shingles, the materials are compatible with those of the main house.

3) With the 7/12 front-gabled roof and square plan, the form and size of the shed is compatible with that of the main house.

4) The three full-light glass doors lend a contemporary appearance which is not overbearing.

5) The location in the rear corner of the yard is typical for outbuildings, as is little or no setback.

6) In an informal survey of Fourth and Gill on KGIS, staff located seven properties which had either had two outbuildings on their property or partially on their property (2). Although not typical urban residential areas, two outbuildings on one lot have occasionally occured historically. Aerial view examples are provided in this application. Outbuildings frequently cross city lot lines or are situated very close to lot lines.