Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H-1: Level II

11-G-17-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Major repair or replacement of materials or architectural elements

Reconfigure the 1st-floor façade and back entry to more closely match the original which was remodeled sometime in the past 25 years. Recreate the rear façade by re-opening a portion of the depth of the recessed porch based on physical evidence in the structure of the house, and re-installing the original set of doors. Replace the small window on the rear with a set of double-hung 3-over-1 window. These windows will be true-divided-light and will match the other set of twin windows on the rear in muntin configuration and size. Extend the length of the shed roof dormer on the south roof pitch of the house 6 more feet to match the length of that on the north roof pitch which is 14 feet long. The end of the south dormer will be removed to allow for the extension to match existing design, with another centered wooden double-hung 3/1 window to match that of the existing in style, size and material.

Site Info

One-and-a-half-story frame front-gabled Craftsman bungalow with shed roof dormers of unequal length on each side. Integral porch supported by brick piers. Altered rear façade.

1) The c. 1915 Craftsman house is a contributing structure within the Fourth and Gill H-1 overlay.

2) The rear façade of the house has been re-modeled within the last 25 years to enclose the recessed porch area and remove the set of original rear doors. The proposed design will recreate the rear façade by re-opening a portion of the depth of the the recessed porch and re- installing the original set of doors, based on physical evidence in the structure of the house.

3) The small square window to be removed on the rear of the house does not appear to be a significant character-defining feature in this case.

4) The wood material utilized are appropriate for the structure.

5) The extension of the south dormer will be visible from Gratz Street; however, shed-roofed dormers of unequal length on each side is not typical is not a character-defining feature in this case. Very little historic fabric will be removed at the end of the south dormer to allow for the extension to match existing with another centered window to match existing style, size and wood material. Therefore, the extension of the south dormer will not significantly alter or detract from the historic character of the house.