Historic Zoning Commission

Fairmont-Emoriland NC-1: Level II

6-I-07-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Replacement/repair

Demolish existing original garage and reconstruct garage in same location. Reconstructed garage will be brick façade with side and rear elevations of weatherboard (Hardi-plank); mansard roof; carriage doors for automobile access, six panel entry; paired double windows. Garage is located to the rear of the lot beyond heavy landscaping and is not visible from Emoriland. Modification of roof design to be front-facing gable roof with continuous shed dormers if desired for storage.

Site Info

One story frame with brick veneer wall covering. Side gable porch with asphalt shingle roof covering. One bay centered front porch with front facing gable, arched openings on side and front, and brick steps with buttressing in brick. Six over six double hung windows with six light casement at front side. Brick exterior end chimney. Brick foundation. Rectangular plan.

Brick double garage with hip roof in rear yard.

Design guidelines provide that the design of accessory buildings should be consistent with the main building (pg. 5A1) and should be located in at least fifteen feet to the rear of the front façade (5A9). The proposed garage is in the rear of the existing house, reuses some original materials and is consistent with the primary house in the use of new and reused materials, and has an appropriate design.