Title
159 Hudson Street (Informal)
New House (Single-Family Dwelling)
Submitted by Brendan Boatwright, McAlpine House
a) Reduce overall footprint to meet impervious surface calculation requirements.
b) Section I-2 (b) of the Architectural Design Standards state that new buildings and alterations shall respect the existing context and framework. Question the overall compatibility with the existing architectural framework of Hudson Street.
c) Section IV-4 (b) of the Architectural Design Standards states that the main body must be the largest visible mass. Revise elevations and overall design to better meet this requirement.
d) Section IV-4(b)(2) of the Architectural Design Standards state that the front face of the main body must sit forward at least 18” from the front face of the wings. Additionally, Section IV-4 (h)(1) states that the wing must be attached at the rear or side of the building and may not extend forward of the main body. Staff notes that the proposed wings would extend in front of the main body by approximately 15 ft. Revise elevations to meet this requirement.
e) Section IV-4 (g)(2) of the Architectural Design Standards state that projections which extend out from the mass to which they are attached more than five feet will be treated as wings, except for open porches, and single story additions off the rear of multi-story dwellings. If the roof line of the addition intersects the roof line of the existing dwelling, then the addition shall be classified as a wing. This guideline should not be construed to mean a masonry pier or continuous wall foundation is required upon the enclosure of an existing deck or porch.
f) Section IV-4 (e)(2) of the Architectural Design Standards states that wings usually have simple composition that is dependent on the main body. Question if the front wings are taller than the main mass.
g) Section III-1(g)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards states exposed foundations and tie courses shall be of a consistent material on all elevations. Revise elevations to depict a more consistently applied exposed foundation on all elevations.
h) Section III-1(d)(5) of the Architectural Design Standards states “All facades (including the rear) over twelve (12) feet long shall have at least one window or door opening. Fenestration placement on the accessory structure shall be proportional to the house.” Incorporate additional fenestration on the east-side elevation to meet this requirement.
i) Section IV-4(c) of the Architectural Design Standards state that all roofs in all the wings must be of the same shape as the main body, but they may have a different pitch or orientation. Roofs shall not intersect a wall so as to cause a valley. Question the proposed flat roof, as the main mass has a gable roof.
j) Section IV-4 (d)(1) of the Architectural Design Standards state that the walls of the main body must be a dominant material. Up to two additional materials may be used to call attention to the composition. For example a different material may be used on building projections gable ends, entrance recesses, or to emphasize the horizontal or vertical divisions of the building. Revise elevations to meet this requirement.