Historic Zoning Commission

Fairmont-Emoriland NC: Level II

12-A-20-HZ

Applicant Request

Addition of porch to rear of house. Porch will align with left side of rear elevation, and measure 15'-11" wide by 10' long. Gable-roof porch is supported by three evenly-spaced 6" by 6" square wood beams, featuring an open gable with 2x8 wood rafters and a 7/12 roof pitch. Porch will feature a 36" tall balustrade of square wood pickets and 3/4" wood tongue-and-groove flooring.

Condition of approval added at 12/17/2020 meeting: porch gable to be clad in wood siding to match existing rear gable on house, instead of submitted open gable design.

Site Info

One story frame with brick veneer wall covering. Side gable roof with asphalt shingle roof covering. Six over six double hung windows. Entablature at front entry with unroofed stoop. Exterior end brick chimney. Brick foundation. Rectangular plan.

1. 2057 Emoriland Blvd is a contributing resource to the Fairmont-Emoriland NC overlay.

2. Placement of a small porch on the rear elevation is appropriate. The proposed porch meets the side and rear setback guidelines of the base zoning and does not exceed the overall lot coverage on the property. The house is located on a corner lot, so the porch will be visible from the public right-of-way, especially on Clearview Street.

3. The primary residence is a Colonial Revival-influenced Minimal Traditional, with a simple brick masonry exterior, double-hung wood windows, and a wood-sided rear gable. The porch uses a simple design and materials that are complimentary to the primary residence. The 7/12 porch roof is compatible with the house.