1000 Frenchman St

Description: New construction of a 2,510 SF two-story, single-family residential 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 & Staff Recommendations:

08/16/2022: The ARC voted to recommend conceptual approval of Option 2 (with the wrap-around double-gallery) with the details to be worked out at the Staff level with the proviso that proposed revisions, or a smaller gallery return for additional ARC review. The ARC also agreed that:

• Option 2 shown with the wrap-around double-gallery was preferred, and the generous gallery would be a good addition to neighborhood.

• If the gallery is only to be built on the front elevation (as shown in Option 1) then the gallery columns should be a four-bay configuration to better correspond with the façade openings. Otherwise, if the balcony wraps around the corner (as shown in Option 2) then the proposed gallery post locations look appropriate as presented.

• A detailed sidewalk plan verifying the location of all subsurface utilities must be submitted to confirm the proposed gallery post locations do not conflict with any existing conditions.

• The second floor of the gallery does not need to be covered with a roof and this element could be eliminated as a cost-reduction measure.

• The gable vent opening at the front elevation appears too large and should be reduced in size or reconsidered as a glazed opening instead, depending on the attic ventilation strategy.

• The proposed rear stairs are adequately within the footprint of the building and located such that they will be minimally visible from the street.

• Staff Recommendation: Approval

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HDLC Guidelines:

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