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145 Aurora Street (Historic District)
Accessory Structure (Detached Garage)
Submitted by Kody Kocias, Peninsula Architects
a) Staff notes the applicant is proposing to remove the existing detached
garage and construct a new detached garage. Question the age of the
existing garage and if it is contributing to the Historic District and
appropriate to remove. Submit existing photos of the detached garage by
2/24/25 in order to provide time to review.
b) Section I-2 of the Architectural Design Standards state “New buildings
and alterations shall respect the existing context and framework. The
design of any building shall be judged in reference to its site and the
character of its surroundings, not as an independent object. The site plan
for all new buildings shall be prepared with a clear understanding of the
framework that exists or is being created in a particular area, through
development standards, zoning and other regulations.” Staff notes the
existing garage was lower in height and setback farther from the side
property line. Question if the new garage should depict a lower height to
better accommodate existing and surrounding site conditions or could be
set back to maintain a similar footprint.
c) Section III-1(d)(2) of the Architectural Design Standards state “Enclosed
accessory buildings shall incorporate some elements similar to the main
body, for example similar corner boards, window types, or materials.”
Revise elevations to note materials and how they relate to the existing
house.
d) Section III-1(d)(5) of the Architectural Design Standards state “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.” Question the window
arrangement on the right elevation.
e) Section III-1(g)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards state “Exposed
foundations and tie courses shall be of a consistent material on all
elevations.” Question the exposed foundation on the left elevation.
f) Submit specification sheets of siding, roof, window and door materials.
g) A survey would be required to confirm setbacks before final approval.
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