416 Common St. PHB

Description: Request for replacement of existing French doors with new fixed and sliding glass doors and installation of new pergola structure and exterior fireplace at 5th and 6th floor terraces of existing Contributing rated six-story, multi-family residential building.

Previous ARC Recommendations: 

03/14/23: The ARC voted to defer the application for additional review. The ARC also agreed that:

• The proposed new 5th floor openings should be refined to relate more to the existing openings on the floors below, however, replicating the tripartite opening pattern is not required. The ARC recommended the applicant consider alternative options, such as:

  • Running a piece of spandrel glass over the area of the interior column so the full opening can be a continuous plane of glass. 

  • Mirror the location of the interior column on the left side so the appearance from the street is more of a symmetrical opening arrangement.

• The proposed 6th floor pergola structure should be eliminated as it does not meet the HDLC Guideline requirements for rooftop additions.

• The applicant should return for additional PRC Easement Committee comments and additional 5th floor opening options should be provided for HDLC review at the next ARC meeting.

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Current Drawings: 

Previously Reviewed Drawings - 03/14/23: 

Previous PRC Easement Review Committee Recommendations: 

New Opening Mock-Up Photos - Submitted by Applicant:

Proposed Outdoor Fireplace Specifications:

Sanborn Maps:

HDLC CBD Building Survey:

Street View: