Historic Zoning Commission

Ft. Sanders NC-1: Level IV

4-J-11-HZ

Applicant Request

Level IV. Demolition or relocation of contributing structure

Demolish existing structure and replace with a duplex

Site Info

Two story frame with brick veneer. Front facing gable roof with asphalt shingle covering. Three over one double hung windows. Side entrance under second story enclosed porch. Transom and sidelights at front entry. Brick foundation. Brick buttresses at front steps. Rectangular plan.

The structural engineering report by Mallia does not indicate that the structural deficiencies are fatal to the building, although it does acknowledge the difficulty of repairing the rotation being suffered by the foundation. In addition, if demolition were to be approved, the proposed design of the new structure omits several requirements contained in the adopted design guidelines.

1) The foundation height does not appear to be consistent with other pre-1940 buildings, or with the building that is to be demolished (pg. 6, #1).
2) The design does not appear to meet the requirements for porches with an outside entrance from the street for every 50 to 75 feet of street frontage. (pg. 6, #4).
3) The siding appears to duplicate board and batten siding, which is appropriate for accessory buildings, but not for primary buildings. (pg. 9, #3 and #5).
4) There does not appear to be at least 50% transparency on the Forest elevation, or the James Agee. (pg. 10, #8).
5) There does not appear to be parking provision, or provision for landscaping. (pg. 11)
6) The requirement for bays or porches on the side elevation adjoining James Agee does not appear to have been met. (pgs. 17 and 20)