HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Consider the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for 211 N Wright Street - HPC-0006-2025
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Brad Iwicki, Assistant Planner
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Submitted for Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) review.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is an approximately 6,750 square foot parcel north of School Street on the west side of N Wright Street, with a common street address of 211 N Wright Street. The property is zoned R2 (Single-family and Low Density Multiple-Family Residence District) and is currently improved with a two-story residence, constructed in 1900, which currently exhibits no prominent architectural style, and a detached garage adjacent to the Sleight Street alley. The principal structure is listed as "non-contributing" to the Local Historic District and in "good" condition in the 2008 Architectural and Historical Survey ("2008 Survey"). The residence is a "non-contributing" structure to the Federal Historic District.
Prior changes to the original structure include a major alteration and 2-story addition to the front of the home that may have enclosed a 2-story porch, vinyl siding, and replacement vinyl windows in original openings on the side elevations. These changes predate the 2008 Survey.
At the time of the 2008 Survey, there were no significant features observed on the building.
Prior COA Approvals
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DISCUSSION:
The applicant and property owner, Angie Jia, seeks a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to allow for a full renovation of the primary fa?ade of the two-story residence, including a new covered front porch, windows, doors, and exterior materials following the removal of all existing architectural features.
The existing principal structure is non-conforming with the 25' front yard setback required in the R2 zoning district as the building is currently 20' 6" from the front proper...
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