After-the-fact review of demolition of the shed-roof addition on the rear of the left side (northeast) of the house; reconstruction of new addition within the same footprint. New addition will measure 5' wide by 32' deep and feature a shed roof, an exterior of wood lap siding to match the main house, and one double-hung window.

Associated exterior rehabilitation scopes approved in April 2024, listed on enclosed COA # 4-F-24-HZ.

1. 218 Cansler Avenue is a contributing resource to the Mechanicsville National Register Historic District and the local overlay. The house demonstrates extensive deferred maintenance and modifications including non-historic siding, windows, and porch elements.

2. The majority of the exterior rehabilitation scopes clearly met the design guidelines and were approved administratively. The existing COA should be reviewed alongside the new contractor's plans to ensure final plans align with the COA and design guidelines.

3. The addition, removed by a previous contractor without a permit or COA, was substantially deteriorated, featuring a lower-pitched shed roof, aluminum siding, and resting directly on the grade. Removal of the side shed-roof addition is appropriate.

4. The proposed addition will recreate the existing footprint. The addition will be differentiated from the primary massing of the shotgun house, recessed from the façade, and replicate the existing roof pitch of the previous shed-roof addition.

5. Exterior materials should reflect the approved on the existing COA, including wood lap siding with a 4-5" exposure pattern, wood cornerboards and window trim with sills, and a wood double-hung window. The window specification should be submitted to staff for review.