Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H-1: Level II

4-D-05-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Replacement/repair

Installing French doors on back; repair and replace siding; roof repair; point brick foundation using Preservation Brief No. 2; adjust rear grade to prevent drainage into rear of house. (This work reflects primary work not completed from prior Certificate; remainder of work has been completed.)

Site Info

Two story frame. Aluminum siding recently removed to reveal weatherboard with trim marking bay window. Enclosed original front porch leaving concrete stoop at front entry. Cross gable roof with aspahlt shingle roof covering. Two over two double hung windows. Interior offset brick chimney. Stuccoed foundation, with stucco removed in places to reveal original brick foundation. Irregular plan. Dentil molding at entry door.

The applicant is completing the work included in the originally expired Certificate, and was not able to finish the work within the two year time frame for personal reasons. Fourth & Gill has been very concerned about the vulnerability of this house and would prefer a restoration; however, the applicant is fulfilling his obligations under the design guidelines, which do not require a restoration.