1028 Saint Anthony St.

Description: New construction of a 1,870 SF 1-1/2 story, single family residential building including new construction of 1,130 SF two-story rear residential accessory building on a vacant lot.

HDLC Guidelines: 

Section 12, Pages 1-11 of the Guidelines for New Construction, Additions and Demolition, state that 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.

Previous ARC Recommendations: 

05/16/23: The ARC voted to recommend conceptual approval with the final details to be worked out at the Staff level.  The ARC also agreed that:

• The proportions of the façade have improved since the previous iteration.

• A gate or similar condition may become necessary for the proposed recessed entry alcove to limit public access and increase security, and this should be integrated into the overall design rather than an after-the-fact alteration following construction. The ARC recommended the applicant consider an additional window opening in the entry alcove/building wall or a simple opening in the left side wall to make the area less desirable for unintended uses.

• The proposed skylight dormers are not considered appropriate for the front elevation but may be installed at the rear roof slope where they will not be visible from the street.

• The proposed shed roof dormers appear to be the most appropriate option for the front elevation, however, the ARC also recommended that there is too much “frame” around the dormer windows, and this should be reduced such that the overall size of the dormer remains the same, but the window opening is maximized and the surrounding wall and frame is minimized. To bring the dormers even more into a contemporary vocabulary, the metal roof material could also be installed on the front and sides of the dormer walls rather than a more traditional weatherboard cladding.

• The proposed new rear accessory structure does not appear to be visible from the public right of way beyond the proposed new street-facing primary structure.

04/18/23: The ARC voted to defer the application for additional review. The ARC also agreed that:

• The overall site plan is appropriate, and the rear accessory appears to be only minimally visible from the street.

• Stucco is an appropriate building cladding material for the front building, but the applicant could also consider weatherboards or another more contemporary material.

• The parapet walls extending out to the street from the face of the building should be eliminated.

• The proposed dormers and their detailing appear awkward, and the applicant should consider eliminating them from the front roof or using a more contemporary language and materials. The ARC also recommended the applicant consider additional dormer and/or roof form options for presentation at the next review. 

• The front entry door alcove should be enhanced so it is wider and more prominent.

• The proposed windows should be operable and additional information on window types, detailing, and installation (such as depth in wall) should be provided for the next review. For example, the first-floor elevation windows could be operable above a fixed panel for a contemporary “Juliette” style balcony in a more contemporary language.

• The side elevation windows at the front building should be studied further and refined.

• A context drawing should be provided for the next review that accurately depicts the existing adjacent buildings on the block face, so the ARC can better evaluate the proposed massing, foundation height, fenestration, etc.  

Context Photos:

Current Drawings:

Previous Drawings - 04/18/23:

Street View:

HDLC Guidelines: 

12: 1-11 – Guidelines for New Construction, Additions and Demolition