HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Conduct the public hearing to consider the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for 106 N Columbia St.- COA 24-3631
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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 7,500 square foot parcel located at the northeast corner of the Columbia St. and Franklin Ave. intersection, with a common street address of 106 N Columbia St. The property is zoned R2 (Single-family and Low Density Multiple-Family Residence District) and is currently improved with a two-story Queen Anne style residence, constructed in 1905, and a detached garage adjacent to the Columbia Street alley. The principal structure is listed as a "significant" structure in the Local Historic District and a "contributing" structure to the Federal Historic District in the 2008 Architectural and Historical Survey ("2008 Survey").
The structure has undergone several alterations including replacement of the front steps, a large 2 story rear addition, and a 2nd south bay and rear porch. It is listed in excellent condition in the 2008 Survey and an intact example of the Queen Anne style. Significant features include the flared hipped roof with overhanging eaves, front and side hipped dormers, front porch with hipped roof, routed columns and square railings, wood shingle 2nd story with flare at 2nd story break, historic wood windows, and a 3-sided two story south bay. The 2008 Survey notes a wood fence in the rear of the property.
Prior COA Approvals
* None
DISCUSSION:
The applicant and property owner, Anna Hozian, seeks a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to allow for a solid fence abutting a corner side yard on the property. Currently, a 5-foot tall solid fence exists along the corner side yard on the east half of the property. The existing...
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