1244 Seventh St

Description: New construction of a 3,300 SF two-story, single-family residential building with off-street parking including demolition of an existing non-contributing two-story, single-family residential building to grade.

Previous ARC Recommendations:

1/18/2022: The ARC voted to defer the application for additional review. The ARC agreed that:

• The proposed massing is more typical than 1240 Seventh in terms of the façade width and the 4-bay strategy appears to be appropriate for the site. However, the overall building detailing and proportions do not adequately replicate the historic details and proportions typically found on similar historic double-gallery Greek-Revival style buildings in the area and should be further studied and developed.

• The rear and side elevations will be highly visible from the street due to the corner lot and these sides should be more thoroughly considered and should relate more to the front elevation and overall building style. Additionally, the fenestration on the right (street-facing) elevation should be further studied.

• The applicant should carefully study the massing, proportions and detailing of existing historic double-gallery Greek-Revival style townhouse precedents in the immediate area, such as on Chestnut and Sixth Streets. The proposed drawings should be revised to more accurately reflect these historic details, materials, sizes and proportions, particularly in terms of the entablature, fenestration and double-gallery columns, etc.

• The applicant should meet with Staff to review these issues more thoroughly before the drawings are revised for the next ARC review.

Previous Commission Action:

12/8/2021: The Commission voted to defer action on the application for demolition to grade of the existing non-contributing rated structure until such a time as the ARC has recommended conceptual approval of the proposed redevelopment plans.

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