918-920 Saint Roch Ave.

District: Faubourg Marigny - Full Control

Owner: Dominic J Gargiulo

HDLC Staff: Dennis Murphy

Rating: Non-Contributing

Applicant: Zach Smith Design & Consulting, LLC

Permit #: 23-16380-HDLC 

HDLC Guidelines: 

Section 12, Pages 23-24 of the Guidelines for New Construction, Additions and Demolition, state that the demolition of all or portions of historic resources within a local Historic District or Landmark site are considered drastic actions, since they alter the character of the area. Once historic resources or buildings that contribute to the heritage of the community are destroyed, it is generally impossible to reproduce their design, texture, materials, details and their special character and interest in the neighborhood. As a result, the HDLC rarely considers the demolition of Significant or Contributing buildings or structures within a local Historic District or on a Landmark site to be an appropriate option.

Staff Recommendations: 

The applicant is requesting to remove 100% of the existing rear accessory roof to replace it with a new roof structure with an increased pitch. Sanborn map research indicates the accessory building was constructed after 1950 and so it is considered Non-Contributing rated and is only minimally visible from the street at the right side alley. Based on these factors, Staff has no objection to the request for partial roof demolition.

• Staff Recommendation: No objection