730 St. Ferdinand St.

Description: New construction of a 2,100 SF two-story, single-family residential building and a 540 SF one-story rear accessory structure on a vacant lot. 

HDLC Design Guidelines:

Section 12, Pages 1-11 of the Guidelines for New Construction, Additions and Demolition, state that when new construction is compatible, it has a positive and revitalizing impact on a neighborhood and the city as a whole. Compatible new construction can preserve the neighborhood by enhancing the historic, architectural, and cultural features of a historic property. In many cases, the most successful new buildings are those that are clearly contemporary designs but compatible with the character of neighboring properties. Building designers are encouraged to consider New Orleans’ unique and wide range of existing historic building types, styles, and detailing. When reviewing new construction, the HDLC requires: 

• The preservation of the cohesive ambiance of the local Historic District through compatible, sympathetic construction.

• Compatible siting, proportion, scale, form, materials, fenestration, roof configuration, details and finishes.

• Maintaining the appropriate historic contextual setting within the surrounding neighborhood.

• Use of materials and techniques that are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

• Staff Recommendation: Approval

Previous ARC Recommendations: 

01/23/24: The ARC voted to recommend conceptual approval for the proposed new primary building and new rear accessory structure with the final details to be worked out at the Staff level. The ARC also agreed that:

• Option 2 (Eastlake inspired design) is recommended for approval because it is more compatible and contextual with the existing surrounding historic context.

• The narrow “turned” portion of the porch columns should be lowered in height to better align with the handrail datum and to better reflect a more typical historic condition. The portion at the top can also remain if the detail is replicated lower on the column. 

• One additional window should be added at the 2nd floor of the Royal Street side toward the front of the building.

• The proposed rear accessory structure will only be very minimally visible from the street.

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Proposed Rear Accessory Structure:

Street View: