2223 Carondelet St.

Description: New construction of a 5,300 SF two-story, single-family residential building on a vacant lot. 

Previous ARC Recommendations: 

04/16/24: The ARC voted to defer the application for additional review. The ARC also agreed that:

• The front, two-story portion of the building is too short, does not appear to relate to the proportions, datums, and floor-to-ceiling heights of the adjacent context, and the massing and design of this area should be reconsidered. To accomplish this:

  • • The floor to ceiling heights should be adjusted so that they align more closely with the surrounding context, particularly 2227 Carondelet Street.

    • The building could be extended further back into the open rear yard, or the second interior staircase could be eliminated so the overall massing can be reduced.

    • The pitch of the roof could be increased to 7:12 to become more contextual.

    • The applicant could consider an alternative building typology, such as a double gallery building with a gable roof parallel to the street (reference 1635 First Street) that could have an occupied third floor attic to achieve the desired interior square footage. 

      • • The ARC also noted that a larger three-story massing may be more appropriate if it can be located behind the parallel gable roof ridge, like the adjacent existing building at 2233 Carondelet Street.

    • The applicant could also consider developing the front portion of the building so it is more traditional and proportional for the surrounding context and have a change of massing or floor levels toward the rear where they will be less visible from the street. 

    • The applicant should consider providing a few options for the proposed changes at this area for the next ARC review.

• The window composition at the left side is too scattered, and the window composition at both sides should be further studied so there is more cohesion and more regularity in their placement, with fewer overall window types.

• An additional window or two should be added to the left side elevation toward the street.

Context Photos:

Current Drawings:

OPTION 1:

OPTION 2:

OPTION 2 - Perspective Views:

Previously Reviewed Drawings - 04/16/2024:

Sanborn Maps:

Street View: