Historic Zoning Commission

Individual Landmark: Level III

7-H-06-HZ

Applicant Request

Level III. New construction of primary building(s) or deviation from guidelines

Construct two new dwelling units adjacent to 105 Gill (101 and 109) per plans submitted with application, with steeply pitched complex roof shapes, metal roofs, wood lap siding, concrete block foundation walls; also repair to existing structure to replace metal roof in kind, repair siding, fascia and wood trim as necessary duplicating original material, half round gutters and round downspouts. Setbacks for new construction: front - minimum of 11'6", side yard minimum 2' (including corner), lot size which duplicates originally designated houses, minimum 44'10" width, rear yard minimum 11, 79' lot depth, lot size approximately 3470 sq. ft., maximum percentage of lot coverage 45-46%.

Site Info

One story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Hip roof with projecting gable roofed front porch, side gable with full return and shed roofed extension on rear, metal roof covering. One over one double hung windows, arched on front elevation and on side bay, where they are two over two. One story one half front porch with full return, imbricated shingles and curvilinear ornamental attic vent, modillions and square Doric columns, two entry doors with transoms, with primary entry door having arched transom. Brick foundation. Irregular floor plan.

The proposed infill structures are contemporary interpretations of the buildings originally found on the parcels; they respect the setback and dimensions, roof shapes, and other elements of those original dwellings, while using materials that reflect the varied construction found around the remaining structure. The proposed repairs to the remaining structure are consistent with Secretary's Standard #5 and #6, which provide that distinctive features and craftsmanship are to be preserved and that deteriorated features will be repaired or replaced in kind . The proposed design of the new buildings is consistent with Standard #9, which provides that "new construction will not destroy the . . spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment." The new construction is also consistent with Standard #10, which provides that ". . . new construction will 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."