Historic Zoning Commission

Mechanicsville H-1: Level I/II

9-A-11-HZ

Applicant Request

Level I. Standard repair; Level II.

Level I:
Repair siding and trim, in kind, as necessary.
Reroof, using asphalt or dimensional shingles to replace asphalt shingles, or using metal roofing if feasible.
Tuckpoint chimneys, using low-Portland mortar per Preservation Brief No. 2.

Level II:
Replace concrete block front steps with wood steps with wood risers.
Add wood side steps to access driveway and side yard.
Replace modern porch rail with more appropriate wood or iron porch rail (see options as attached).

Site Info

Two story frame with aluminum siding wall covering. Hip roof with lower cross gables, hipped gabled dormer, asphalt shingle covering, pendant in front gable and bargeboard in front gable. Double hung two over two windows and one triple hung two over two window on front porch. One story full front porch with turned wood columns, sawn wood brackets and balustrade and gabled entrance and pendant centered at gable. Interior offset brick chimney. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Wrought iron fence at front sidewalk. Transom and sidelights at front entry.

1) APPROVE repairing siding and trim, in kind, as necessary. Reroof, using asphalt or dimensional shingles, or metal roofing if feasible. Tuckpoint chimneys, using mortar per Preservation Brief No. 2 (Certificate 80811MEC issued for Level I on 8/8/2011).
2) APPROVE the replacement of the existing concrete porch steps and with wood steps and wood risers.
3) APPROVE the addition of wood steps and wood risers the left side of the porch.
4) APPROVE the replacement of modern porch rail with either of the three wood porch rail options shown as attached.