Design Review Board

Level 1: Minor alteration of an existing building/structure

8-A-23-DT

Exterior rehabilitation to accommodate basement-level interior renovation. On the east elevation, the existing garage door will be removed and infilled with three adjoining double-hung, one-over-one windows. Also on the east elevation, the left side of the basement-level entry vestibule will receive a new aluminum-clad wood door, accessible by the existing stairs. Scope of work also includes new exhaust vents and basic repair/repointing to the exterior masonry.


Location
406 W. Church Ave.

Owner
Kristy Wu

Applicant Request
Exterior rehabilitation to accommodate basement-level interior renovation. On the east elevation, the existing garage door will be removed and infilled with three adjoining double-hung, one-over-one windows. Also on the east elevation, the left side of the basement-level entry vestibule will receive a new aluminum-clad wood door, accessible by the existing stairs. Scope of work also includes new exhaust vents and basic repair/repointing to the exterior masonry.

Staff Comments
406 W. Church Ave is a contributing resource to the South Market National Register Historic District, so the Historic Resources section of the guidelines applies. Overall, the proposal meets the design guidelines as it incorporates a secondary entry to residential building separated from the sidewalk's pedestrian flow, using an existing stair access. The new door does not require the removal of any character-defining features.

Removal of the non-historic garage door and installation of new windows meets the design guidelines. This scope of work will be minimally visible from the street, fronting a pedestrian alley.

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