District: Lower Garden - Full Control
Owner: HMP Properties LLC
HDLC Staff: Wendy Cargile
Rating: Contributing
Applicant: Zach Smith Consulting & Design
Permit #: 25-39070-HDLC
Description: Renovation of a Contributing rated, two-story, multi-family residential building.
Previous ARC Recommendations:
02/24/26: The ARC recommended conceptual approval with the details to be worked out at the staff level. The ARC stated that the new rear stair should be shifted to the left, so it aligns with the wall rather than obscuring the balcony. The roof of the new stair should also be brought down so it does not align with the existing roof, so that it is a subordinate massing. The T3 windows at the left-hand side are not appropriate and the existing openings should be maintained. The ARC stated that the final drawings should verify that all details match the existing conditions.
01/20/26: The ARC voted to defer this application for additional review. The ARC stated that new exterior egress stairs are not appropriate and should remain within the building envelope. The ARC also stated that not enough of the historic fabric, window and door openings, are being retained in the proposal. The ARC recommended retaining as many openings as possible and having fixed doors where they currently exist, but do not work with the new plan. Overall, the renovation should be more sympathetic to the historic fabric of the building.