8-E-18-HZ Approved with Conditions

Approval to demolish noncontributing building at 1523 Forest and combine lot with 1519 to construct 2 multi-family buildings at ~2200 sf each. The buildings are set back approximately 12.5 feet on each side from the lot line and 17 feet from the sidewalk. The two-story side-gable buildings will be of frame construction sheathed in smooth-finish fiber cement board or LP board and covered with a roof of dimensional asphalt shingles.The foundation in front will raise up 16" from ground level. The foundation will be finished in a smooth stucco finish. Each building will be fronted by two-level porches with 1523 having a shed roof and 1519 having a front gable on the second level. The 8-foot deep porches will have tongue-and-groove decking with a composite or synthetic material similar to that supplied by Archadeck, and the top rails, also supplied by Archadeck, will have a double top rail as shown. Balusters to be either flush with bottom rail (preferred) or sandwiched between a top and bottom 1x4. Windows will be vinyl 2-over-2 single-hung with single-light 2x2 square casement windows on the side elevations at bathrooms. Painted wood or fiberglass doors will be half -light. Vehicular acess will be from the alley with parking in the rear. The parking lot will be paved in a combination of concrete and reinforced gravel. Condition of approval is that the manufacturer and profile detail for the porch balustrade is provided.

8-H-18-HZ Approved as Modified

Replace the rotted tongue-and -groove flooring on both the front and back porches with Aeratis 3-1/8" wide PVC composite or wood tongue-and-groove porch flooring with painted finish. Replace balustrade on rear porch with wood balustrade comprising a beveled toprail to match the profile of that on the front porch and 2x2 nominal-sized wooden pickets, at a height of 36 inches. COA renewed 6/23/2021.