Historic Zoning Commission

Fairmont-Emoriland NC-1: Level II

5-E-12-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Replacement/repair/accessory structures

Level I. Replace roof shingles in-kind, repair wood trim along roof soffit with in-kind material

Level II. Construct wood frame front-gabled carport to rear of house (lot is 50x140 lot), approximately 12x25 with concrete floor.
The intent is to construct a freestanding carport that compliments the home and shelter the owner's vehicle from the weather. Constructed on concrete slab to be placed in the rear of the back yard. The existing, non permanent, storage building will be removed previous to the new carport construction. The carport placed 5 ft off the property lines. At one time there was a garage on this property but was demolished due to safety hazard by previous owner.

Site Info

One-story frame with brick veneer wall covering using tapestry brick in front gables. Side gable roof with central and end front gables. Unroofed portico at front entry. Six over six double hung windows. Enclosed screened porch with arched openings on side elevation. Brick exterior front chimney. Brick foundation. Rectangular plan.

According to the adjacent property owner, a garage existed on this property at one time that resembled the garage on the adjacent property, but was removed due to dilapidation and safety concerns several years ago. Staff contends that the proposed carport meets the Fairmont Park NC Design Guidelines below with regard to design, material and location of the structure.

Fairmont Park Neighborhood Conservation District Design Guidelines

A. New Development and Additions

4. The recommended location for additions is to the rear or side of existing
buildings. Additions to the front of buildings are not encouraged, because
they obscure the original architectural designs.

C. Materials

3. Board and batten and materials noted on the matrix can be used on accessory
buildings located in the side or rear yards. (weatherboard is noted in the matrix.)

4. The following wall cladding materials should not be used on primary buildings
or on accessory structures visible from Fairmont or Emoriland Boulevards:

• T-111 or similar products.

• Exposed concrete blocks.

SECTION 1:
PURPOSES AND POLICIES

9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not
destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall
be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size,
scale and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property
and its environment.

10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken
in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity
of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.