Design Review Board

Lonsdale Infill Housing Overlay District

7-A-24-IH  

Applicant Request

1. The house is proposed to be set 20' from the front property line. The average of the blockface is 22'. The proposed front setback will be consistent with the block. The site plan includes a walkway to the street.

2. The block to receive new construction is relatively vacant, featuring two infill houses and one modified Queen Anne cottage. The proposed one-story, three-bay house is proportional to the dimensions of the lot and the context of the block. The house is also differentiated from the adjacent new construction.

3. The proposed parking meets the Infill Housing design guidelines as it is located to the rear of the property and accessed from the alley. Final site plans may be necessary to meet City Engineering standards.

4. The three-bay façade is similar in scale and width to the context. The drawings show a foundation height comparable to other houses on the block.

5. The partial-width, 10'-deep front porch meets the design guidelines.

6. Overall, the windows on the front and side elevations meet the design guidelines, with styles similar to historic houses on the block and similar proportions and positions.

7. The proposed 7/12 pitch roof is compatible with the broader neighborhood context and materials meet the design guidelines.

8. The siding and foundation materials meet the design guidelines. Siding should be horizontal, clapboard-style lap siding with an overlap instead of Dutch lap or flush panel siding.

Staff Comments