Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H-1: Level II

9-H-18-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Construction of deck

Construction of 15'x24' wooden deck on rear with steps on south side and horizontal slat railing spaced less than 4 inches apart. Structural support posts to be 6x6 wood and top rail and handrail to be 2"x6".

Site Info

One-and-a-half-story frame front-gabled Craftsman bungalow with shed roof dormers of on each side, with the south side dormer extended in 2017 to create equal lengths. Integral porch supported by brick piers supporting wide frieze band convering replacement structural beam (2017). Four-over-one double-hung windows. Altered rear façade, but restore with recessed central entry in 2017.

1) The house is a contributing structure within the Fourth and Gill H-1 Overlay and the NR District.

2) The deck will not be visible from the street right-of-way, but will be visible from the rear alley.

3) Horizontal slat rails are compatible with a Craftsman house since this style is very linear, unadorned, and does not exhibit the verticality or more elaborate detailing that is characteristic of a Queen Ann house.

4) No historic fabric will be destroyed and the deck may be removed in the future with destruction of such.

5) The wooden materials are appropriate.