Title
University Heights South Historic District. Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to porch and entries. Located at 1104 NE 3rd Street (B)
Petition HP-17-71. Peter McNiece, owner. Howard McLean, agent. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to house, including front porch enclosure, side entry modification, rear entry and two new windows. Located at 520 SW 10th Street. The property is contributing to the University Heights Historic District - South.
Explanation
The property is located at 520 SW 10th Street between SW 5th and SW 6th Avenues. The 0.14 acre parcel (13154-000-000) is zoned Urban 5 and has two contributing structures, a house and a small accessory structure used as a garage. According to the FMSF, the house was built c. 1912. It is a one-story chert cottage with brick quoins and detailing. The roof is an intersecting gable form with asphalt shingles. Windows are wood 3/1 double-hung sash, some in a paired configuration.
The house has been used as a rental property for numerous years and will be undergoing a major interior renovation for use as a single-family, owner-occupied home. The proposed scope of work under review is for the exterior alterations only.
The proposed work includes enclosure of the existing recessed entry with a door and a window, installation of wrought iron railing and a wood pergola over the raised front patio, installation of new side entry with new shed roof, installation of new rear door, installation of four fixed windows at existing attic vents.
Recommendation
Staff recommends conditional approval of Petition HP-17-71.