Historic Zoning Commission

Morton McCrary Motors H-1 Individual District: Level II

6-P-19-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Major repair or replacement of materials or architectural elements

Level I Work:
- On north, east, and south elevations, new black up/down lighting to be installed, centered on existing columns (no exposed conduit to be visible on the exterior).
- On all elevations, installation of new Kynar-finished metal gutters and downspouts.
- Repair as necessary to existing precast concrete coping along parapet.

Level II Work:
Four-story addition to be constructed in central core of the building to project slightly outwards from the north and south elevations and one story above primary massing (13' 3" from primary roofline, recessed from the primary elevation). The exterior will be clad in a metal panel system.

Façade (east elevation): Removal of the existing, non-original, first floor storefront systems and installation of new aluminum storefront systems with glazed double doors topped by a single light transom on the first, third, fourth, and fifth bays. Replacement of single-pane transom windows with new clear tempered insulated storefront windows with applied muntins. On the façade, the fourth story of the addition will project above roofline, recessed approximately 60'-70' from the primary elevation, and feature a three-panel fixed light window and metal paneling.

North elevation: On the first bay, single-pane transom windows to be replaced with new clear tempered insulated storefront windows with applied muntins. On the final first-story bay, the same new window system will be installed. Five second-story bays will receive installation of new clear tempered insulated exterior storefront windows with applied muntins. Existing concrete siding to be replaced with new EIFS to match existing concrete. The proposed addition will project from the second and third stories of the central bay, featuring grey and black metal panel siding. On the addition's first story, glazed double doors and storefront windows topped by a single transom to be installed. On both the second and third stories of the addition, two recessed storefront windows (each topped by a single-light transom), followed by a single glazed door will allow access to a small balcony with metal railing. The fourth story of the addition will be recessed from the primary elevation.

West elevation: First bay of existing metal multi-light windows to be replaced with new clear tempered, insulated, exterior storefront windows with applied muntins. Second and third bay windows to be enclosed with new EIFS siding to match existing concrete. On basement level, existing fenestrations to be enclosed with new EIFS to match existing concrete. Removal of sheet metal enclosing helical ramp; ramp to be enclosed with metal paneling to match new addition and new black recessed storefront window system with 1" clear insulated glazing on ramp. Installation of new steel exit stair with vertical picket guardrail and handrail to extend from recessed massing adjacent to ramp. Stair will provide access to second and third stories via new storefront windows and glazed doors.

South elevation: First story concrete siding will be replaced with new EIFS to match existing concrete. Nine single-pane fixed windows to be installed within EIFS panels on first story. Proposed addition will project from central bay, with storefront windows topped by transoms on the second and third stories, and fourth story to feature a glazed door, recessed substantially from south elevation.

Site Info

Two-story commercial structure. Façade (east) is five bays wide, featuring metal frame storefront windows on the first story and multi-light industrial windows on the second story. Single, glazed metal doors are located on the first, third, and fourth bays. Bays are divided by engaged brick pilasters topped by concrete coping. Decorative brick and concrete detailing is centered above each bay. A parapet topped by concrete coping extends the full length of the façade. The south elevation features the metal helical ramp, an exterior brick chimney, and multi-light metal windows. The first story features exposed concrete, while the second story is clad in brick veneer. Rear (west) elevation is comprised of two large massings, with the leftmost massing projecting further outwards toward the southwest. The primary rear massing includes three bays of multi-light metal windows on the first story, engaged concrete pilasters between each bay, and second-story metal casement windows. A large enclosed metal helical ramp extends from the second story, eastward to the first story. On the north elevation, the first story features exposed concrete siding, with brick veneer on the second story. A series of multi-light metal windows of various sizes extend on the first story of the north elevation, with one centrally-located, recessed glazed door.

1) The replacement of the existing storefront systems with the new as proposed is appropriate for the design and era of this building.
2) The new window openings on the north elevation are scaled appropriately and the design of the new windows are appropriate for the style of building.
3) The addition of stairs on the south elevation is appropriate because it is located in a recess of the building so it is not visible from the primary and secondary streets.
4) The presence of the addition on the rooftop is appropriate as it is set back at least one full bay from the primary elevation of the building, and not more than one story in height.
5) The appearance of the addition is appropriate because it does not destroy crucial features or materials that characterize the property. Moreover, it is appropriately differentiated from the historic section via materials that are compatible in color range and value. The historic building remains clearly identifiable from the proposed addition.
6) The removal of the metal exterior cladding on the helical ramp is appropriate as the materials are substantially deteriorated enough to warrant replacement.
7) The installation of storefront windows on the helical ramp is appropriate as the ramp is minimally visible from the primary street and the proposed windows are compatible in size and materials with both historic windows and other proposed storefront windows.