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DATE: September 2, 2015
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Adina Ward, Planner II
SUBJECT: Request for a certificate of appropriateness to build a new house.
FILE: CA-2544
STAFF REPORT
Planning staff recommends approval of both requests, subject to the following conditions:
1. The structure shall be elevated on pier and beam foundation.
2. Parking and ADA access ramp shall be at the rear of the property.
3. Roof overhang minimum shall be 12”.
4. Columns shall be constructed to resemble the Craftsman style.
5. Paint colors shall be selected from the pre-approved selection.
6. Windows should be six over one in appearance.
URS Corporation for the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission has requested a
certificate of appropriateness to allow the construction of a new house. The property is located
at 2507 Rusk Street. The new construction is being done under the Ike Disaster Recovery
Program.
The new house will be of the Craftsman style. The approximately 1,429 sq. ft. house will consist
of three bedrooms, two baths, kitchen, living/dining room and a laundry room. The construction
methods employed would dictate that the house be constructed on a pier and beam foundation,
wood framing, horizontal lap cement fiber siding and 30 year architectural roofing shingles.
Windows will have white vinyl frames, and will be of a six over one appearance. The roof will
have a 6/12 pitch and a front gable. The gabled front covered porch will have tapered columns.
Paint and roof colors will be selected by the homeowner from the pre-approved pallet available
in the Planning office.
Exhibits are attached.