Historic Zoning Commission

Market Square H-1: Level II

2-D-09-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Replacement/repair

1) Selective demolition and discovery; 2) Conceptual approval of second story addition. (DENIED)

Site Info

J. F. Horne building. Two story brick with second story windows with arched window lintels (blocked in on north elevation). Altered storefront and north elevation.

J. F. Horne & Bros., a tobacco and liquor store, occupied this building from 1876 to 1905, when it became a restaurant and confectioners. From 1920 until at least 1965, it was known as the Gold Sun Café, and has remained in restaurant use.

1) The selective demolition called for in Item 1 will allow the applicant to discover the original, or an appropriate, treatment for the front and north elevations, both of which have been altered over time. 2) Although the rooftop addition requested in this certificate is recessed approximatley 40 feet from the front façade, the Market Square Design Guidelines call for the neight of new additions to be consistent with neighboring buildings. In this case, the neighboring building is two stories in height. (pg. 22, #7). In addition, although rooftop additions are allowed by the Secretary of Interior's Standards, on which these design guidelines are based, they are called for on four story or taller buildings.