Historic Zoning Commission

Mechanicsville H-1: Level II

8-D-11-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Replacement/repair

Original structure was l-shaped, with large shed roofed addition to rear and wrap around l-shaped front porch, which are in structural failure. Applicant proposes to remove both of the additions, repair the original structure as necessary, and rebuild the front porch to be structurally sound, in the same footprint. The rear addition will also be rebuilt, but may be reduced in size. It will not exceed the original footprint. Included in the remapir will be siding and trim repair, with like materials, as necessary, reroofing, installing new gutters and downspouts if necessary, repairing the masonry foundation if necessary, and repairing windows and doors as necessary.

If it is necessary to replace windows and doors, the applicant understands that the Historic Zoning Commission will need to perform an additional review.

Site Info

One story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Cross gable roof with asphalt shingle covering and sawn wood louvered attic vent. Double hung altered windows. One story full front porch with splayed wood posts on brick piers, sawn wood rail balustrade. Interior offset brick chimney. Brick foundation. Enclosures at rear elevation. Irregular plan.

See Design Guidelines, Roofs (page 6), Porches (page 7) and Masonry (page 12).