District: Irish Channel - Full Control
Owner: Joshua T Kossman
HDLC Staff: Wendy Cargile
Rating: Contributing
Applicant: Joshua T Kossman
Permit #: 24-03600-HDLC
Description: Request to install highly decorative metal handrails at front porch of a Contributing rated, one-story, single-family residential building as part of a renovation of the front porch.
ARC & Staff Recommendation:
At the July 23 ARC meeting, the ARC recommended that the new handrails be simplified, but can be moderately decorated, like one of the examples in the proposal. The newel posts are not appropriate and should be removed from the proposal. As long as the buildings use is residential, the handrail height should be lowered to 36”. As the ARC felt that the simplified decorative handrails were appropriate for the style of the building, Staff recommends approval of the proposal.
Recommendations: Approval
Proposed Handrails
Example Handrail