710 Saint Ferdinand St.

Description: Removal of an existing non-original rear lean-to for construction of a new 300 SF one-story rear addition including modification of left-side door and window openings and installation of new side covered porch, new construction of a 900 SF one-story rear accessory pool structure, and new construction of a 500 SF one-story accessory carport structure and restoration of the front elevation at a Contributing rated two-story, single-family residential building. 

Previous ARC Recommendations: 

03/25/25: The ARC voted to defer the application for additional review. The ARC agreed that:

• Primary Building (25-04051-HDLC):

  • • The front elevation of the historic primary building can be restored back to its original Eastlake exterior appearance and detailing based on the historic photo documentation provided.

      • • The previous porch column bays appear to be equal in size, so the location of new porch columns and bay widths should be updated to reflect this.

        • The dimensions of the proposed new porch columns appear to be a bit oversized while the brackets are undersized in relation to the historic, and the applicant should ensure the width and proportions accurately replicate the historic columns as they appear in the historic photo documentation.

    • The proposed new covered side entry roof should be cut back in length so that it does not extend past the rear line of the left-side building bump out, and so the existing window opening at this location can be retained. 

• Accessory Carport (25-04055-HDLC):

  • • The proposed multi-light gable window should be eliminated so the accessory carport does not directly replicate existing historic building’s architectural detailing and appears simpler and more subordinate. 

    • The gutter at the front of the building should be removed as it is not necessary at this location and will help further simplify the overall appearance. 

02/18/25: The ARC voted to defer the application for additional review. The ARC agreed that:

• If the applicant would like to pursue a future request to restore the building back to a more original Eastlake exterior appearance, this can potentially be reviewed and approved at the staff level provided the restorations are based on documented evidence, such as previous building framing, historic photographs, comparative analysis, etc.

• The applicant should continue to study and refine the form and detailing of the proposed new accessory structures and side porch.

• Primary Building (25-04051-HDLC):

  • • The proposed new rear addition and door/window changes appear to be appropriate, and some additional window openings could be added at the left side, if desired.

    • The proposed new side porch should appear more transitional and relate more to the new carport and cabana than to the existing building. For example, the columns and trim can be simplified, or it can be revised to appear more like a hyphen connection. The porch roofline could extend further out toward the carport, but they should remain two separate structures.

    • Additional information and details should be provided on how the side porch relates to the new and existing elements on the site.

• Accessory Carport (25-04055-HDLC):

  • • Additional 3D perspectives taken at eye-level should be provided for the next review to better evaluate the visibility and relationship between the carport and pool cabana rooflines.

    • The design and detailing should be reconsidered so the carport appears more like a new and contemporary element that is subordinate and compatible with the existing building. For example, the roof shape should be simplified, and the columns should be increased in width.

• Accessory Pool Cabana (25-04053-HDLC):

  • • Reduce the overall roof height so that it is not taller than the carport structure in front of it.

    • Consider reducing and simplifying the total number of window types.

Context Photos:

Current Drawings:

Previously Reviewed Drawings - 03/25/25:

Previously Reviewed Drawings - 02/18/25:

Sanborn Maps:

HDLC Faubourg Marigny Historic Building Survey:

Street View: