Historic Zoning Commission

Mechanicsville H-1: Level III

8-B-09-HZ

Applicant Request

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

Construct new 2 story single family house in Victorian-era inspired design, with cross gable, 12/12 roof pitch, one over one wood double hung 72" tall windows on first floor and 60" on second, rear balcony over one story back porch and back ell, wrap around front and side porch under shed roof with corner turret, 8' in depth, with turned wood 6" columns, sawn wood column trim and turned balustrade, foundation height approximately 24", brick under porch and parged block foundation on sides and rear, wood siding, reclaimed wood doors with sidelights at primary entry and transom over both doors and over first floor windows on front porch. Height of first story from ground approximately 11' to 12', height to soffit 20-21', and potential height to roof peak as much as 38'. Sited with 25' setback and combined side yard setbacks of 17', 6' on east and 11' on west, in accordance with design guideline requirement that front and side setbacks match other properties on the block.

Added at HZC meeting: Front posts shall frame central front window.

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