Charlotte Historic District Commission
Staff Review
HDC 2015-047
Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
Date: March 11, 2015
LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT:
Dilworth
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
1134 Linganore Place
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Addition/Renovation
OWNER:
Robert Dowd
APPLICANT:
ALB Architecture/Allen Brooks
Details of Proposed Request
Existing Conditions
The existing structure is a 2.5 story Colonial Revival home constructed in 1930 and listed as a contributing
structure in the Dilworth National Register. The home was recently damaged by fallen trees and will undergo
renovation.
Proposal
The following is a summary of exterior improvements:
1. Reconstruction of front porch deck
2. Addition of brick roll lock between the first and second floor and along the foundation
3. Addition of detailed cornices
4. New wood eave brackets
5. Brick siding to replace wood siding on right side extension
6. New windows in third floor side gables
7. Rear fenestration changes and third floor dormer addition
Policy & Design Guidelines - Additions
Additions to existing structures in Local Historic Districts have a responsibility to complement the original
structure. Additions should reflect the design, scale and architectural style of the original structure. The
following guidelines are intended to encourage addition designs that are compatible with the existing structure,
while not fully mimicking the original design.
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2. Additions must respect the original character of the property, but must be distinguishable from the original
construction.
3. All additions to the front or side of existing properties must be of a design that is sensitive to the character
and massing of the existing structure.
4. Additions to the front or side of existing structures that are substantially visible from a street must go before
the full Commission.
Staff Analysis
The Commission will determine if the proposal meets the guidelines for additions. The guideline for setback
does not apply.
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