429 Julia St

Description: Appeal of previous ARC recommendation for denial of painting new (previously unpainted) masonry at new reconstructed façade wall of a Contributing rated, one-story warehouse building.

Previous ARC Recommendations:

 06/15/2021: The ARC recommended conceptual approval with the final details to be worked out at the Staff level. The ARC also agreed that because the new brick would not match the existing brick regardless of size, a common brick size with standard mortar joints would be acceptable. It would be preferable to make the new bricks clearly different from the original brick, although it should be in the same color family. The brick should not be painted. The ARC also suggested that the control joint be located where the demising line would have fallen between the two original buildings. 

05/20/2021: The ARC voted to defer this application for additional review so that they can better understand why the changes are being proposed. The ARC noted that stuccoing the remaining brick façade at the right side of the building was not appropriate. Additionally, they agreed that it would be preferable if the new façade at the left side of the building was reconstructed in brick; however, the new brick does not necessarily need to be an exact match of the existing. A control joint could be installed to demarcate between the existing and the new brick. The composition and opening proportions of the reconstructed façade require further study so that it is more visually-cohesive with the rest of the elevation. For example, the new windows should extend into the belt course like the existing windows.

Context Photos:

Previously Approved Drawings - 02/24/2022: 

HDLC Approved Brick Sample:

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