1040 Elysian Fields Ave.

District: Faubourg Marigny - Full Control

Owner: Ten Forty E LLC

HDLC Staff: Dennis Murphy

Rating: Contributing

Applicant: Jonathan Tate

Description: Request to modify existing storefront door and window openings and installation of new walk-up ATM at exterior of a Contributing rated, two-story, commercial building.

HDLC Guidelines:

Section 11, Page 5, 11, and 24 of the Guidelines for Commercial Properties state that the Storefront is one of the most significant features of a retail commercial building, whether it was originally constructed for commercial purposes or converted to retail from another use. Most people experience buildings at the ground floor level and the attractiveness and overall maintenance of a storefront can greatly influence a casual observer’s perception of a building and the business within. Because a positive impression can help draw potential customers, regular maintenance and careful design can positively affect the success of a business. The Guidelines also state that Walk-up elements include automated teller machines (ATMs), pay telephones, vending machines and takeout windows. The installation of these elements should not include the removal of historic building fabric or negatively impact the historic character of the building. When considering the addition of a walk-up elements, it is preferred if they are located at the interior of the building, such as an ATM lobby. The modification of historic building materials should be avoided and the features installed should be sympathetic to the historic building. The locations of these elements should be discreet and unobtrusive, and the overall building design should be considered as part of the process. In addition, power and other supply services, such as conduit, junction boxes and water supplies, should be concealed and not mounted on the exterior of the building. It should also be noted that many of these elements also require protective coverings, such as awnings or canopies in addition to lighting. The addition of canopies or awnings and lighting should comply with the applicable sections in the Guidelines.

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 agreed Proposed Elevation B – Alternate 1 is the preferred option for the proposed new walk-up ATM. The ARC discussed the recessed stucco detail shown on Alternate 2 and noted the preferred option would eliminate the recess in favor of recess-mounting the ATM unit into the wall depth to match the depth of windows installed at the second-floor left side wall (and a minimum recess of 2”). The ARC also agreed the existing canopy could be extended to the left so that required ATM lighting can be better integrated, however, all existing detailing on the existing portion of canopy must be maintained and replicated on the extended section of awning.