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Construct a new multiple-family development in University Heights Historic District - North (B)
Petition HP-21-17. Gary Anglin, owner. Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a two building multiple-family development. Located at 131 NW 9th Terrace. This building will be a non-contributing structure to the University Heights Historic District - North.
Project Description
The subject property is located in the University Heights Historic District - North and is approximately 0.25 acres in size. The development site consists of tax parcels 13706-000-000, 13704-000-000, & 13704-002-000 and is located between NW 9th Street and NW 9th Terrace. The parcels are currently vacant. The proposed two buildings in the multiple-family development will be non-contributing structures to the University Heights Historic District - North. The tax parcel 13704-002-000 is the only one with an address, which is 131 NW 9th Terrace. The properties have a zoning designation of U6 (Urban 6).
The project involves the construction of two new multiple-family buildings with 8-units. There will be a 2-story building on the north with 4 units and a 3-story building on the south that will have parking on the ground level, and 2 units each on the second and third floors. The development also includes a center driveway, parking, and an open courtyard between the two buildings.
Historic design features from the neighboring area such as frame and masonry construction, are incorporated into the proposed buildings. Features are to include:
· Covered concrete front porches for the ground floor units with steel handrails. There are also 2 smaller street-side covered porches accessing the 2 ground floor units on the north side of the project.
· Four fluted columns support each porch; other fluted columns support the walkway and the stairs. The fluted column design is on the masonry walls separating the streets from the center courtyard.
· Tall and narrow window...
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