Historic Zoning Commission

Knollwood Individual Landmark H-1: Level II

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Applicant Request

Level II. Construction of addition

Construct a two-story addition on the north side (rear) of a 1997 office building that is located to the east of the Knollwood Mansion. The exterior materials are to match the 1997 building, including the brick, windows, and other architectual elements and details.

Site Info

The 1851 Federal-style mansion was modified with Neoclassical Revival details in 1888. It is a two-story brick building with a hipped roof of slate shingles. The front elevation of the mansion has three bays.

1. The proposed addition is located on the rear (north side) of the 1997 office building to the east of the mansion.

2. The addition will not be highly visible from the mansion.

2. The addition is designed with articulated bays which reduce the apparent massing of the addition.

3. The design is compatible with that of the mansion and does not overwhelm it.

4. The brick masonry materials are compatible with those of the mansion.