Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

Board of Architectural Review Minutes December 7th, 2021 Via Zoom Meeting Members Present: Phil Dixon, Chairman Dr. David Price, Vice Chairman NancyJean Nettles Rachel Burton Tim Kennedy Jeff Bowers Beth Huggins Members Absent: Staff Present: Becca Zimmerman, Planner II Items on the agenda: Old Business: 1. 114 S. Walnut Street- Enclosing a porch on the rear of an existing single-family residence (SHPO Rating: #2, Notable) 2. 627 W. Richardson Avenue- Installation of a garden shed (N/A) 3. 212 S. Gum Street- Addition to existing single-family residence (SHPO Rating #2, Notable) 4. 145 Gadsden Street- Renewal of COA previously approved new single-family residence construction (N/A) New Business: 1. 114 B W. 5th South Street- Removal and replacement of eleven windows and one door on an existing single-family residence (N/A) 2. 106 Cuthbert Street-Addition of a half bath to an existing carport/storage building (N/A) 3. 141 Gadsden Avenue-Addition of an enclosed porch and deck to an existing single- family residence (SHPO Rating #5) 4. 400 S. Gum Street- Addition to an existing single-family residence and new construction of a detached garage (N/A) 5. 105 S. Hickory Street- Installation of a storage shed (N/A) 6. 136 Linwood Lane- New construction of a detached garage (N/A) Miscellaneous: 1. N/A Chairman Dixon opened the meeting at 6:02 pm and asked for consideration of the minutes from the November 2nd, 2021 meeting. Dr. Price made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted; Ms. Huggins seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business: 1. 114 S. Walnut Street- The designer, Mr. Frech, presented the revised proposal for the enclosure of the rear patio. He explained that they would be reusing siding, the existing door, sidelights, and transom window for the enclosure. The board members discussed the visibility of the project from the street. Mr. Frech confirmed that the elevation is only visible from the applicant’s backyard. Mr. Bowers made a motion to approve the project as submitted. Dr. Price seconded the motion, the motion passed unanimously. 2. 627 W. Richardson Avenue- Mr. Murphy presented the proposal for a garden shed on his property. The board members discussed the design and material selection with Mr. Murphy. Ms. Zimmerman stated that the neighbor, Mr. English, was present at the Zoom meeting and had a letter of objection to the shed installation. Chairman Dixon read the letter for the Board. The Board members and Mr. English discussed the project at length along with the reach of the Board’s purview. Mr. Bowers asked about the location of the shed, and if Mr. Murphy would consider another location. Mr. Murphy stated that this had been the location of a garden shed for many years and that there was an existing concrete slab already in this location, and that other locations were not viable. Ms. Burton made a motion to approve the project as submitted. Dr. Price seconded the motion. The motion passed with Mr. Bowers voting in opposition of the project, and the rest of the board members voting to approve. The project was approved with six votes for, and one in opposition. 3. 212 S. Gum Street- Mr. Steele presented the revised proposal for an addition to the existing residence. After much discussion of the progression of the revisions, the Board felt that further revisions needed to be made to be more sensitive to the historic integrity of the original Summerville Cottage style architecture and body of the home. It was requested that consideration of piers, massing, and railings on the front porch be revisited. No vote was taken and the Board asked that Mr. Steele come back with revised drawings for review. 4. 145 Gadsden Street- Mr. Sheldon presented his request to renew his Certificate of Appropriateness which had expired for the new construction of a single-family residence. Ms. Burton recused herself from the meeting for this item. Mr. Sheldon did clarify that they were interested in changing the design of the home from a masonry body to siding. The board asked that he resubmit drawings for review with this change. No vote was taken. New Business: 1. 114 B W. 5th South Street- Mr. & Mrs. Pratt presented their proposal to replace windows and doors on an existing cottage residence. The board members discussed existing and replacement materials, as well as the history of the home. The board suggested the owners explore the possibility of utilizing two over two-pane ratios for the new windows. The owners agreed to this, and with that, Mr. Bowers made a motion to approve the project as submitted, with the condition that the two over two ratios be explored, the picture windows are to have mullions, and the doors utilized in the replacement work will replicate the existing door with glass panels. Dr. Price seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously. 2. 106 Cuthbert Street- Ms. Zimmerman explained the scope of work for the addition of a water closet as the applicant was unable to attend the meeting. She detailed that the expansion of the footprint was under an existing roof and all materials would match in kind. Several board members discussed the visibility of the structure. Ms. Zimmerman confirmed that the project was not visible from the right of way. Mr. Kennedy made a motion to approve the project as submitted. Ms. Burton seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously. 3. 141 Gadsden Avenue- Mr. & Mrs. Frost presented their proposal to build an enclosed porch and patio area on the rear of the existing residence. They stated that the materials of the addition would match in kind and be complementary to the existing residence. Mr. Kennedy made a motion to approve the project as submitted. Dr. Price seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously. 4. 400 S. Gum Street- Mr. Orefice, the designer for the project, presented the proposal to build a master suite addition and detached garage at an existing single-family residence. The board members discussed the design of the project and remarked that the care taken to the design was greatly appreciated. Ms. Burton asked if the materials for the proposal would match the existing home. Mr. Orefice confirmed that they would. Ms. Burton made a motion to approve the project as submitted. Dr. Price seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously. 5. 105 S. Hickory Street- Ms. Meier presented her proposal to install a storage shed behind a privacy fence at an existing single-family residence. The board members discussed the visibility of the shed from the right of way. Ms. Meier confirmed the shed would be behind a fence and set back on the property, and that there would be very little visibility. Ms. Nettles made a motion to approve the project as submitted. Dr. Price seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously. 6. 136 Linwood Lane- Mr. & Mrs. Wimberly presented their proposal to build a three-bay detached garage. The board members discussed several discrepancies between the drawings, the intended construction, and detail examples provided. They requested that the homeowners come back before the board to present revised drawings showing a corbelled roof/shed roof, final door/window design, trim, window, and accurate garage door details. No vote was taken. Miscellaneous: N/A Adjourn: Ms. Burton made a motion to adjourn. Dr. Price seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously. Chairman Dixon adjourned the meeting at 8:39pm. Respectfully Submitted, Becca Zimmerman, Planner II Date: 1/3/2022 Approved: ________________________________ Philip G. Dixon PE, CFM, Chairman Or, Dr. David Price, Vice Chairman