1216-18 Columbus St

Description: New construction of a 4,131 SF two-story, two-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 Recommendations:

11/15/2022: The ARC voted to recommend conceptual approval with the final details to return for additional ARC review once further developed. The ARC also agreed that:

• The first and second floor ceiling heights should be raised to 11’ & 9’ respectively or 10’ & 10’ respectively.

• Windows on all elevations other than the front of the building should be 2 over 2, not 9 over 9.

• The front rail of the building should be 36”, not 42” as noted on the drawings.

10/18/2022: The ARC voted to defer your application for additional review. The ARC agreed that:

• A context drawing is need of the block where the property is located.

• Gutters and downspouts need to be noted on elevations.

• Railing heights at porches seemed to high.

• Window details need revision, ie. sills, trim, mullion pattern.

• A 4-bay front elevation would be more appropriate in lieu of the 3 bay.

• Skirtboard needs to be shown on the Marais street side elevation.

Context Photos:

Current Drawings:

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