HomeMy WebLinkAboutCA-56DATE: May 23, 1994
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Planning Division
REQUESTED
ACTION: Request to consider an application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness for enclosure of a garage by replacing
the existing garage door with a 36 x 80 inch door and
two aluminum windows for property within the Oaks
Historic District. The subject property is located at 2263
Long Avenue.
*STAFF REPORT*
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
FILE: CA-56
Staff recommends approval of the request. The ordinance states that
the contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing
properties should not be discouraged when such alterations and
additions do not destroy significant historic, architectural or cultural
material, and such design is compatible with the size, scale, color,
material and character of the property and its environment.
While Staff recognizes that the enclosing of the garage would change
the character of the house, Staff feels that the proposed remodelling
would not adversely affect the looks of the structure, would not be
detrimental to surrounding properties and would not violate the intent
of the historic district regulations. The new door was chosen to match
the existing front door as much as possible, the windows will match the
windows that exist on the upper floor of the garage and the new siding
will match the existing siding.
The applicant has explained that due to past construction in the
garage, the garage door can be only partially opened. Floor joists and
a center beam were installed which prohibit the garage door from
opening properly.
FILE# CA-56
PROJECT INFORMATION
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In October, 1993, the applicant received a certificate of
appropriateness for the replacement of the existing windows with
aluminum windows. On May 5, 1994, the applicant received a
certificate of appropriateness for painting the house, replacing the
rusted wrought iron fence with a white picket fence and replacing the
garage door with a 36"x8a" door and 2 aluminum windows.
When the certificate of appropriateness was brought to the attention
of the Planning Director, he made the determination that the work
being done to the garage would change the character of the house
enough that the proposed work should be reviewed by the Historic
Landmark Commission. A stop -work order was issued for the
enclosure of the garage until such time that the Historic Landmark
Commission could hold a public hearing on the certificate of
appropriateness.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY OWNER:
LOCATION:
EXISTING ZONING:
PROPERTY SIZE:
EXISTING LAND USES:
William Anderson
Same
2263 Long
(RM-H) Residential Multiple -
Family Dwelling
NIA
Two Family
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Residential RM-H
EAST: Residential
SOUTH: Residential
WEST: Residential
RM-H
RM-H
RM-H
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization
FILE# CA-56
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES:
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The subject property is not listed in
SPARE Beaumont. The structure
is not architecturally significant.
However, the structure does, due
to its size, visually impact the
historic district.