749 Saint Charles Ave.

Description: New construction of a 28, 058 SF five-story, commercial building on a vacant lot.

Previous ARC Recommendations:

06/20/23: The ARC voted to defer this application for additional review.  The ARC reiterated the recommendation to change the gallery on the third through fifth floors to cantilevered balconies with a smaller depth than the gallery on the first floor but agreed that the removal of the topmost overhang was successful.  The ARC requested that the relation of the gallery to sidewalk width be shown accurately in the next presentation.  The ARC preferred the storefront option with the kickplate and varying window openings.   

05/16/23: The ARC voted to defer this application for additional review.  The ARC stated that the proposed gallery was too heavy and overwhelming on the street.  They recommended changing the gallery on the second through fourth floors to balconies with a smaller depth than the gallery on the first floor.  They also recommended removing the double column to a single column and lightening the horizontal elements of the gallery/balconies.  The ARC stated that the proportions of the transom relative to the granite header should be further explored, as well as the proportions of the storefront glass.  The smaller pilasters at the storefront should be further articulated. 

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Current Drawings: 

Previous Drawings - 06/20/23: 

Previous Drawings - 05/16/23: 

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