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DATE: June 8, 2015
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Adina Ward, Planner II
SUBJECT: Request for a certificate of appropriateness to allow the replacement of several
windows, a new door with sidelights, paint and add a crushed rock path.
FILE: CA-2499
STAFF REPORT
Staff recommends denial of:
1. The 2 additional windows.
2. Lowering of 4 existing windows.
3. Converting a double window to a single.
4. An oval window in the front door.
Anabelia Hernandez has replaced and/or added several windows to her house at 2595 Rusk
Street. The additional windows are not compatible with the scale and character of the property.
A double window was replaced with a single and 4 windows were lowered. A proposal has been
made to replace the 2 added windows with windows to match the double windows on the front of
the house, at the same elevation. Ms. Hernandez would also like to open two windows on the
east side of the house toward the rear that have been previously covered with siding.
In addition, Ms. Hernandez is asking to replace the existing front door. The new door would
have a large rectangular window and sidelights. A typical Cape Cod, if it had sidelights, would
have a half glass in the front door and matching glass for the sidelights. Usually these were all
multi-paned.
Finally, Ms. Hernandez is asking to install a crushed rock path. Staff will review this request
once more specific plans are submitted.
The property is not listed in SPARE.
Exhibits are attached.