1. The proposed front setback of 20' to the main massing of the house (including the recessed corner porch) is compatible with the average front setback of 23.7' on the block. 1537 Minnesota Avenue, the adjacent new house reviewed in January 2020, will be in the same range. The site plan includes a walkway from the front door to the street.

2. The one-story, three-bay house is proportionate to the dimensions of the lot and the other houses on the block. The side yard setbacks are consistent with the block, where most houses are closer to the side property line to accommodate driveways.

3. The alley behind this block of Minnesota Avenue is not operable, so parking will need to extend off Minnesota Ave or Gloria Garner Avenue, as the property is on a corner lot. The parking pad should be at least 20' behind the front façade of the house. Gravel or permeable pavers may be used to stay within impervious surface limits. Final site plan should incorporate these details. Parking should meet City Engineering standards.

4. Overall, the three-bay front façade is similar in scale to other houses along the street. The 8/12 pitch roof contributes to the overall massing of the house. The 1' tall foundation is comparable to the neighborhood context.

5. The recessed corner porch is sufficiently deep to match the design guidelines. While it isn't a common porch form for historic houses, it will be differentiated from the previously reviewed infill houses on the block. The 6 by 6 square column with bases and trim, and a square picket railing, are appropriate within the guidelines. The rear corner porch will add additional visual interest to a house on a corner lot.

6. The 8/12 pitch roof is appropriate for the historic context. Metal roofs are not excluded in the design guidelines, though they are less frequently used. Guidelines encourage darker shades of roof cladding to reflect historic context. A vent detail in the front gable field would contribute additional visual interest.

7. Hardie Plank lap siding and shingles are an appropriate siding material. The foundation should be parged or stuccoed on all elevations.

8. The final site plan should incorporate one native or naturalized shade tree in the front and rear yards.

9. Final drawings should incorporate a ramp or zero-step entry to meet City Homemaker program requirements

New primary residence fronting Minnesota Avenue. One-story residence measuring 24' wide by 50' long, featuring a front-gable roof and a partial-width, 8' deep, corner porch recessed under the primary roofline. Façade (including recessed front porch) will be set 20' from the front property line. Initial proposal includes access extending from Minnesota Avenue, as there is no operable alley behind the property. A concrete walk extends to the front property line from the door.

The house features precast concrete walls clad in fiber cement lap siding (Hardie Plank), with an 8/12 pitch front-gable metal roof, and a 12' tall foundation. A 12' wide, partial-width porch is recessed under the right half of the façade.

The façade (south) is three bays wide, featuring paired one-over-one, double-hung windows on the left side, followed by a half-light door and another 1/1 double-hung window. A small front-gable roof porch projects from the rear elevation. Side elevations have one-over-one double-hung windows.