436 Seventh St.

Description: Request to install mini-split and tankless water heater at left side elevation and replace existing wood stairs at front porch with brick at a Landmark, two-story, single-family residential building. 

Staff Recommendations:

The proposal for the installation of the mini-split and tankless water heater meet the HDLC Guidelines for wall mounted equipment, as they are more than 10'-0" back from the front wall and are in an unobtrusive location. However, due to the Landmark status of the building, Commission review is required. Staff feels that the proposed location of the wall mounted equipment is minimally obtrusive and recommends approval of the location, with the proviso that any conduit be run on the interior of the building. 

The proposal also includes the request to replace the existing wood stairs at the front porch with new brick stairs that match the existing chain wall. This request does not meet the HDLC Guidelines, as it states replacement of wood steps with concrete or brick is not approved. Typically, replacement of porch elements are required to be replaced in kind, especially on a Landmark building. Historically, this building would have had wood steps due to its style and age. Staff recommends denial of this request.

• Recommendation: Grant approval of the location of the wall mounted equipment and deny the request to replace the existing wood stairs with brick.

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