Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H-1: Level II

11-C-14-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Construction of addition or outbuilding

After-the-fact review of installation of a 12'x15' open-ended portable pre-fabricated metal accessory structrure. Owner proposes to remove the metal sides and roof gable ends and replace with wood siding if required.

Site Info

Two-story frame. Cross-gabled roof with asphalt shingles. Two-over-two double-hung windows. Concrete stoop. Dentil molding at entry door. Interior off-set chimney. Stuccoed foundation. Irregular plan. (Contributing)

1) The accessory structure is located to the rear of the house as recommended by the guidelines and faces the alley.

2) The type of structure is a simple one-story 15'x12' garage with low-piched roof, radiused gable ends, no eave overhang, and an open front. The size is comparble to several approved accessory structures within the district.

3) The metal material is not a material that was utilized during the period of significance for 4th and Gill. If the metal sides and gable are replaced with wood siding, the siding would correspond to the original primary building (in this case, the main house ) on the lot as the guidelines recommend.

4) The guidelines state that newer houses in the district might have had garages with the same roof shapes. The installed structure does not have a roof that is compatible with that of the main house because it is a very low pitch with radiused gable ends and no eave overhang. However, the applicant has submitted photos of two contributing outbuildings in the district with low-pitched gable-end roofs.

5)The guidelines state that new outbuildings are acceptable if the design respects original designs. The intalled structure does not respect original historic designs because of the radiused gable ends and lack of eave overhang and doors covering the open end.