Submitted By: Charlita Whitehead
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Presentation By: Charlita Whitehead
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Department: Growth Management
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Case File #136; COA26-0024; 722 NE Second Street. Construction of a rear addition, alter an existing rear window opening to accommodate French doors, and construction of a rear landing and steps
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
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Petitioner/ Property Owner: |
Andrew and Samantha Harrison |
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Project Planner: |
Charlita Whitehead |
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Applicant Request: |
• Construction of a one-bedroom, one-bathroom rear addition. The proposed addition measures approximately 14 feet by 21 feet, four inches and will utilize siding similar to the existing structure. The addition will incorporate GAF Timberline shingles in a charcoal color and Pella Reserve Traditional wood windows and doors. • Alteration of an existing rear window opening to accommodate French doors. The proposed Pella Reserve Traditional wood French doors will include a New England grille pattern intended to match the existing architectural style of the residence. • Construction of a rear landing and steps associated with the proposed addition. |
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Parcel Information |
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Acres: |
0.14 acres |
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Parcel(s) #: |
2820-046-003 |
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Location: |
722 NE 2nd St. |
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Future Land Use: |
High Intensity/Central Core |
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Zoning District: |
R-3: Multi-Family Residential |
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Existing Use: |
Residential |
Background:
The home was constructed in 1940 using a frame vernacular building style. The home is a contributing structure to the Tuscawilla Historic District.
Previous Certificate(s) of Appropriateness:
o COA26-0042 (2026) - Approved roof replacement on the residence. The applicant is currently in the process of applying for a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) grant related to the approved reroofing project.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Staff Analysis
Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria for Decisions (Section 94-82(g)):
The Code states that the Board may issue a certificate of appropriateness (CA) for the reconstruction, alteration, new construction, non-permanent structures, demolition, partial demolition, or removal of any building or structure within a locally designated historic district or any designated local landmark, or any other activity for which a CA is required, if such action is not deemed contrary to the purposes of historic preservation and to the special character of districts, sites and resources as designated specifically. The board's decisions will be based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, the city's Historic Preservation Design Guidelines, this chapter, and the following criteria:
1. Exterior alterations shall not diminish the architectural quality or historical character of the building or the building site.
Staff Comments: The proposed project includes a rear one-story addition, alteration of an existing rear window opening to accommodate French doors, and construction of a rear landing and steps. The proposed addition is located at the rear of the residence and is not visible from the public right-of-way. The addition incorporates compatible architectural elements, including similar siding, wood windows and doors, and a shingle roof consistent with the existing structure.
2. Sandblasting of any materials except for iron is prohibited.
Staff Comments: Not applicable.
3. Only through very controlled conditions can most historic building material be abrasively cleaned of soil or paint without measurable damage to the surface or profile of the substrate. Decisions regarding the proper cleaning process for historic structures can be made only after careful analysis of the building fabric, and testing. Generally, wet abrasive cleaning of a historic structure should be conducted within the range of 20 to 100 psi at a range of three to 12 inches.
Staff Comments: Not applicable.
4. Landscaping, signs, parking and site development should be sensitive to the individual building and should be visually compatible with the buildings and environment with which they are visually related.
Staff Comments: Not applicable.
5. New construction shall be visually compatible with the buildings and environment with which the new construction is visually related. When an application involves new construction, the applicant may present conceptual plans to the board for review and comment before the application for a certificate of appropriateness is submitted and before construction drawings of the project are prepared. Aspects to be considered include:
a. The height, volume, proportion between width and height of the facades, the proportions and relationship between doors and windows, the rhythm of solids and voids created by openings in the facades, the materials used in the facades, the texture inherent in the facades, the colors, pattern and trim used in the facades, and the design of the roof.
Staff Comments: The proposed addition measures approximately 14-feet by 21-feet, four inches and is located at the rear of the residence. The proposed one-story addition continues the existing roof and incorporates compatible materials, including similar siding, roofing materials, as well as wooden windows and doors. The proposed scale and design are consistent with the existing residence.
b. The existing rhythm created by existing building masses and spaces between them should be preserved.
Staff Comments: The proposed addition maintains the established rhythm of the existing building massing and is appropriately scaled as a subordinate rear addition.
c. Landscape plans should be visually compatible with the buildings and environment with which the landscaping is visually related.
Staff Comments: Not applicable.
d. Proportions of existing facades which are visually related shall be maintained when neighboring buildings have a dominant horizontal or vertical expression, that expression should be carried over in the new facade.
Staff Comments: The proposed design maintains consistency in rooflines, materials, and proportions with the existing residence.
e. Architectural details should be incorporated as necessary to relate the new with the old and to preserve and enhance the inherent architectural characteristics of the area.
Staff Comments: The proposed addition incorporates architectural details intended to relate the new construction to the existing residence, including compatible siding, wood windows, French doors with matching grille patterns, and consistent exterior materials.
f. Accessory structures shall be compatible with the scale, shape, roof form, materials, and detailing of the main structure to protect the historic integrity of the neighborhood. The accessory structure shall not exceed the maximum height allowed by the applicable zoning or the height of the existing primary structure.
Staff Comments: Not applicable.
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties:
Standards for Rehabilitation
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. (Standards for Rehabilitation p. 76)
Staff Comments: The proposed rear addition and related improvements are located on the rear elevation of the residence and minimize impacts to the primary architectural features of the historic structure. The addition is subordinate in scale and incorporates compatible materials, proportions, and design elements that relate to the existing residence. Although the proposed French doors alter an existing rear window opening, the change occurs on a non-primary elevation and incorporates materials and detailing compatible with the existing fenestration pattern.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. (Standards for Rehabilitation p. 76)
Staff Comments: The proposed addition is designed as a compatible expansion of the existing residence. The location, scale, and design of the addition allow the historic character of the original structure to remain identifiable while providing additional living space in a manner that is compatible with the historic resource.
Staff Recommendation:
Appropriate - Final window installation shall be consistent with the submitted Pella Reserve Traditional wood window specifications, including grille configuration, profile, and muntin depth. Any substantial modifications to the approved design shall require additional review and approval prior to installation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
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ALTERNATIVE:
• Appropriate
• Appropriate with Conditions
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• Deny