1236 Seventh St.

Description: New construction of a 530 SF one-story accessory pool structure at the rear of a Non-Contributing rated, two-story, single-family residential building.

HDLC Guidelines: 

Section 12, Pages 20-21 of the Guidelines for New Construction, Additions and Demolition state that similar to additions, secondary buildings and structures should be subordinate to and visually compatible with the primary building without compromising its historic character. Although the types and locations of these features can be limited by zoning and other requirements, ideally, the secondary building or structure should be located so it is not visible from the street, and if that is not possible, so that the visibility is limited. The HDLC also recommends:

• Designing new secondary buildings and structures to complement the period and style of the principal building and other buildings on the site; this includes using similar form, materials, colors and simplified detailing.

• Locating secondary buildings and structures, including garages, carports, storage buildings, sheds, animal shelters and pool houses at the rear of the main building and away from the principal entrance or street elevation.

• Construction of new secondary buildings in a manner that does not damage other resources on the site including archaeological resources.

• Pre-manufactured or metal sheds, carports and outbuildings are discouraged.

Previous ARC & Staff Recommendations: 

09/19/23: The ARC voted to recommend conceptual approval with the final details to be worked out at the Staff level.  The ARC also agreed the proposed accessory structure design, location, and detailing are appropriate for the corner lot and the new construction primary building it will serve.

• Staff Recommendation: Approval

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