Design Review Board

Oakwood/Lincoln Park Infill Housing Overlay District

9-A-20-IH

Applicant Request

Staff recommends approval of Certificate 9-A-20-IH as proposed.

While the zoning ordinance currently requires a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of an accessory structure in the Infill Housing overlay, the Infill Housing Design Guidelines lack specific recommendations on sheds and smaller secondary structures. Sheds are evaluated for placement in the rear yard of the property, encouraging limited visibility from the primary street. The proposed shed is modest in size and style and meets the Infill Housing Design Guidelines. Placement of the shed at 5' from the interior property line meets the requirements of the base zoning for accessory structures.

Site Info

Proposed construction of an accessory building (shed) in the rear yard of a house in the Infill Housing overlay district. Proposed shed will be 8' wide by 12' long, placed behind the primary residence, on the north side of a large existing tree. The rectangular shed features a shed roof clad in asphalt shingles and an exterior of textured wood siding, which will be painted to match the house. Paired barn-style doors are topped by three adjoining transom windows. Side elevations feature paired double-hung, four-over-four windows.