District: Irish Channel - Full Control
Owner: 500 Jackson Avenue LLC
Rating: Unrated
Applicant: Zach Smith Consulting & Design
Description: New construction of a 3,577 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 Recommendations:
12/20/22: The ARC recommended conceptual approval with the details to be worked out at the staff level. The ARC stated the stairs at the front porch should be enclosed.
11/15/22: The ARC voted to defer this application for additional review. The ARC requested that the context drawing be verified and that all the neighboring buildings be drawn rather than using photos. The ARC recommended:
• Header heights of windows and doors to align.
• Soffit and interior walls of porch should be wood to pull together the wood slats at the foundation.
• Continuing the front stair handrail around the left side and creating an opening above.
• Bring metal panel further down on the right wing at front porch.