548 Fourth St.

Description: New construction to reconstruct previously existing Creole cottage that was demolished in deviation of renovation permits.

Previous ARC Recommendations (of renovation/addition):

8/17/21: The ARC recommended conceptual approval with the details to be worked out at the Staff level. 

7/20/21: The ARC voted to defer the application to allow the applicant time to meet with the staff. The ARC requested that exploratory demolition and/or Sanborn research be conducted to determine what the original openings on the front façade were. The ARC also requested that existing elevations be added to the updated drawing set for the next meeting. The ARC stated that the changes to the existing roofline at the front façade were not appropriate and suggested using dormers instead. 

Case History:

10/04/22: The Commission voted to grant retention of the demolition to grade, with a fine.

06/13/22: HDLC inspector posted a Stop Work on the building for total demolition.

12/6/21: Safety & Permits issued the building permit.

11/23/21: HDLC issued the Certificate of Appropriateness.

10/06/21: Commission granted conceptual approval of the application.

08/17/21: ARC recommended approval of the application.

06/14/21: Applicant applied for Structural Renovation building permit to renovate and add a new addition at the rear.

Current Photos:

Photos of Previously Existing Building:

Current Drawings:

Previously Approved Drawings - 08/17/21:

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