Historic Zoning Commission

Fairmont-Emoriland NC-1: Level II

9-K-17-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Construction of rear addition

Construct single-story end-gabled addition on rear of house with dimensions of 17'-4" wide x 22 ' long x 14'-7" high and 381s.f. The overall height will vary with the topography and the parged and painted CMU foundation will vary in height above ground from 9'-3" to 4'-5". Roof to be asphalt-shingled and pitched to match the main house.The facia, cornerboards and all trim will match that on the main house. Siding to be smooth-grained vinyl siding to match existing aluminum siding on main house.(spec submitted with this application). Rear side of addition will have a set of triple windows (double-hung), vinyl-clad with 6/6 muntins between the glass panels and the side-street-facing elevation will have three individual windows of the same type. The interior-yard-facing elevation will have one window of that type. All windows to match the size of the windows on the main house. Gutters will be aluminum to match those on the main house.

Site Info

Two-story frame with artificial siding and recessed first story on two-thirds of front elevation with corner pendant. Cross gable roof with asphalt shingle roof covering. Six-over-six double hung windows, tripled on first-floor elevation. Recessed front entry with multi-pane sidelights. Exterior end brick chimney. Brick foundation. Rectangular plan. Contributing.

1. The house is a contributing structure in the Fairmont-Emoriland Neighborhood Conservation Overlay NC-1.

2.The overall design, shape, and roof pitch of the addition is consistent with the character of the main structure.

3. The overall scale and proportion of the addition is compatible with that of the main structure and does not visually overwhelm it.

4. The additions is to the rear of existing building and which is the recommended location in the guidelines, and it does not obscure or detract fom the original architectural design of the main building.

5. The addition is located at least five feet behind the front facade of the existing building as recommended by the design guidelines.

6. The proposed vinyl wall cladding materials match those on the existing house, but the specification is for smooth vinyl which has a more authentic appearance than faux wood-grained.

7. The proposed wall cladding materials are not among those against which the design guidelines recommend. The concrete block foundation will be stuccoed and painted to match that on the exising house.

8. The 6/6 double-hung windows are of the correct configuration and appropriately match the size and type on the main house.

9. The metal carport to be removed from the rear of the house is of no historic significance.