Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H: Level II

9-A-20-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Construction of addition or outbuilding

Construction of an accessory structure (shed). Shed will measure 12' wide by 20' long, and installed behind the primary residence, set 7' from the left (north) side property line and 15' from the rear (east) property line. Shed will be placed on a post-and-beam foundation and clad in vertical textured siding, with vertical "battens" added to mimic historic board-and-batten siding. Shed features an asphalt-shingle-clad shed roof, which will slope from the north side upwards towards the south side.

Site Info

One-story residence with a hipped roof clad in asphalt shingles, an exterior of wood clapboard siding, and a hipped-roof partial-width porch projecting from the right side of the foundation. Windows are two-over-two, double-hung wood windows and half-light wood door is flanked by sidelights. Two brick chimneys.

1. 1022 Eleanor Street is a contributing resource to the Fourth and Gill National Register Historic District and local historic overlay.

2. The proposed shed will be located behind the primary residence, meeting the appropriate setbacks for the base zoning ordinance, and will be minimally visible from the street. Placement of the shed is appropriate.

3. The shed is not overly large and the massing will not be detrimental to the integrity of the primary residence.

4. While the accessory structure will feature a shed roof, the structure will be placed and angled such that only a portion of the shed roof will be visible from the right-of-way, and it will resemble half of a gabled structure. The vertical textured siding is appropriate with the addition of vertical strips to reflect historic board-and-batten siding, and the elaborate wood siding details on the primary residence.