424 Eighth St.

Description: Massing changes to previously approved new construction of a two-story, single-family residential building on a vacant lot. 

Previous ARC & Commission Actions:

05/14/24: ARC voted to defer this application for additional review and recommended meeting with staff in the interim.  The ARC stated that the more historic typology of the massing and rooflines were competing with the contemporary style of the building and suggested using more modern shapes.  The overhang at the parking with a single column coming down to the ground needs further study as it is acontextual.  If the massing remains similar, the ARC agreed that the two openings at the front elevation were better, but that a stair needs to be added to the front porch.  There should be more and larger windows at the front of the second story. 

10/06/21: The Commission voted to grant conceptual approval with the details to be worked out at Staff level and approved the demolition of the existing Non-Contributing rated building.

09/21/21: The ARC voted to recommend conceptual approval with the details to be worked out at Staff level, with the following recommendations:

• The front porch should be at least 4’ deep.

• Door hardware and light fixtures should be simple and appropriate for the style.

• The front door should be centered on the landing.

• Explore material condition of left balcony wall, as the siding will only be 6” across and will be difficult to articulate. 

08/17/21: The ARC voted to defer the application to give the applicant time to include 3D renderings of the proposal. The ARC recommended including details of the materials and how the edges of the inset balconies will be resolved. The ARC recommended pairing the front door and adjacent window.

08/04/21: The Commission voted to grant conceptual approval of the massing with the details to be worked out at ARC level.

07/20/21: The ARC voted to recommend conceptual approval of the massing with details to be worked out at the ARC level. 

Context Photos:

Current Drawings:

Option 1:

Option 2:

Previous Drawings - 05/14/24:

Previously Approved Drawings - 04/05/22:

Street View: