Charlotte Historic District Commission
Staff Review
HDC 2015-129
LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT:
Wesley Heights
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
317 S. Summit Avenue
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Addition
APPLICANT:
Rachel Taylor
Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
Date: July 8, 2015
Details of Proposed Request
Existing Conditions
The existing structure, c. 1925, is a one story bungalow originally designed as a single family home that was converted to a
duplex. Features include a front gabled roof and hip roofed front porch. A small porch/entry is located on the left side.
Proposal
The proposal is a restoration project to a single family dwelling. The rear addition will not be visible from the street as it
ties into the existing ridgeline. A window on the left side is proposed to be removed. A detached garage will be removed
with materials repurposed for the renovation where appropriate.
The left side addition is an extension and enclosure of the existing porch, and removal of the secondary chimney. New
materials and details will match existing traditional materials. New windows will be wood STDL.
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.
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 HDC will determine if the proposal meets the guidelines for Size, Scale, Massing, Fenestration, Rhythm,
Materials and Context
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general contractor, llc
185.14'
property line
1605 matheson avenue
charlotte, nc 28205
704.450.8568
lot 3
block 3
4" tree
6" tree
-prelim-
12" tree
This document is an instrument of service and shall
remain the property of THR General Contractor, LLC
who retains all common law, statutory and other
reserved rights, including the copyright thereto.
6" tree
6" tree
4" tree
Copyright © 2015
THR General Contractor, LLC
40' setback
10" tree
14" tree
18" tree
18" tree
4" tree
7.79'
60" oak
existing
dilapidated
garage to be
removed if
possible
summit
4" tree
23.79'
new
porch
44.94'
5' setback
7.29'
proposed
addition
lot 2
block 3
lot 1
block 3
existing front porch
16" oak
Site Plan
56.59'
new drive
(carraige
tracks)
22.10'
20' setback
existing sidewalk
lot 4
block 3
existing
residence
13.85'
lot 5
block 3
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proposed
addition
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185.07'
5' setback
6" tree
Project Number: 317
Date: 06.29.15
Scale: 1" = 10'-0"
existing sidewalk
Sheet
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30 oak
access
curbcut
curbcut
south summit avenue
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EXISTING ELEVATIONS
general contractor, llc
1605 matheson avenue
charlotte, nc 28205
704.450.8568
-prelim-
This document is an instrument of service and shall
remain the property of THR General Contractor, LLC
who retains all common law, statutory and other
reserved rights, including the copyright thereto.
Copyright © 2015
THR General Contractor, LLC
secondary exterior
door and stair to be
removed
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second front door
(added when
converted to a
duplex years ago) to
be removed
summit
original door to be
centered with
sidelights added
Front Elevation Existing
1/4" = 1'-0"
vic and may
ave
secondary chimney
to be removed
existing chimney to
remain
existing dormer to
remain the same
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porch ceiling to be t&g
bead board to mimic
previous porch ceiling
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top of first floor top plate
new wood siding to match
existing wood siding
header
9' - 1 1/2"
new roof trim to match
existing roof trim
7' - 0"
6" corner board to remain
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existing window and
vent and surrounding
trim to remain
existing brackets to
remain
new 6" corner board to
match existing
top of first fl subfloor
12" band to remain where existing
and match existing where new
Front Elevation
existing addition to extend
7'-3" towards the front of
house- front width to
remain the same
existing wood porch
floor is rotted... will be
replaced with t&g wood
flooring
existing 28/50 window w/ 5"
trim, 2" drip cap, 2 1/2" sill and
1" reveal, replacement window
to be Ply-Gym 200 series
STDL wood, match existing
grid pattern
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existing porch and columns
to be cleaned and repainted
where already painted
existing front door with
new sidelights--trim to
match existing
existing 28/50 window w/ 5"
trim, 2" drip cap, 2 1/2" sill and
1" reveal, replacement window
to be Ply-Gym 200 series
STDL wood, match existing
grid pattern
Project Number: 317
Date: 06.29.15
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"
Front Elevation
1/4" = 1'-0"
Sheet
A201
general contractor, llc
1605 matheson avenue
charlotte, nc 28205
704.450.8568
-prelim-
This document is an instrument of service and shall
remain the property of THR General Contractor, LLC
who retains all common law, statutory and other
reserved rights, including the copyright thereto.
existing main house
addition to main house
new roof trim to match
existing roof trim
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new roof to continue
same line as existing
and exposed rafters to
match dimensions and
spacing of existing
vic and may
Right Elevation Existing
1/4" = 1'-0"
summit
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old addition and stair to
be removed (both in very
poor condition)
new 6" corner board to
match existing
top of first floor top plate
7' - 0"
9' - 1 1/2"
header
new craftman style railing
to comply with code
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Copyright © 2015
THR General Contractor, LLC
top of first fl subfloor
14" band
top of first floor top plate
12" band to remain
where existing and
match existing where
new
existing (2)28/50 window w/ 5"
trim, 2" drip cap, 2 1/2" sill and
1" reveal, replacement window
to be Ply-Gym 200 series
STDL wood, match existing
grid pattern
existing (2)28/50 window w/ 5"
trim, 2" drip cap, 2 1/2" sill and
1" reveal, replacement window
to be Ply-Gym 200 series
STDL wood, match existing
grid pattern
Right Elevation
top of basement subfloor
new wood siding to
match existing wood
siding
new (3)28/50 window w/ 5"
trim, 2" drip cap, 2 1/2" sill and
1" reveal, replacement window
to be Ply-Gym 200 series
STDL wood, match existing
grid pattern
8' - 0"
new brick to match
existing
6' - 8"
header
new 28/50 window w/ 5" trim,
2" drip cap, 2 1/2" sill and 1"
reveal, replacement window to
be Ply-Gym 200 series STDL
wood, match existing grid
pattern
craftsman style box
columns
new 28/50 window w/ 5" trim,
2" drip cap, 2 1/2" sill and 1"
reveal, replacement window to
be Ply-Gym 200 series STDL
wood, match existing grid
pattern
Project Number: 317
Date: 06.29.15
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"
Sheet
2
A202
Right Elevation
1/4" = 1'-0"
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general contractor, llc
1605 matheson avenue
charlotte, nc 28205
704.450.8568
-prelim-
This document is an instrument of service and shall
remain the property of THR General Contractor, LLC
who retains all common law, statutory and other
reserved rights, including the copyright thereto.
secondary stair to be
removed
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summit
old addition and stair to
be removed (both in very
poor condition)
Left Elevation Existing
1/4" = 1'-0"
addition to main house
existing main house
existing brackets to
remain
existing chimney to
remain
existing window and vent and
surrounding trim to remain
12
8
s
new roof to continue
same line and exposed
rafters to match
dimensions and spacing
of existing
new roof trim to match
existing roof trim
existing addition
addition to existing addition
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top of first floor top plate
9' - 1 1/2"
header
7' - 0"
vic and may
secondary chimney
to be removed
ave
Copyright © 2015
THR General Contractor, LLC
top of first fl subfloor
top of first floor top plate
14" band
6' - 8"
8' - 0"
header
Left Elevation
6" corner board to remain
top of basement subfloor
craftsman style box
columns
new 6" corner board to
match existing
new brick to
match existing
new 26/48 window w/ 2" trim, 2
1/2" sill and 1/2" reveal,
replacement window to be PlyGym 200 series STDL wood,
match existing grid pattern
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Left Elevation
1/4" = 1'-0"
new wood siding to match
existing wood siding
12" band to remain
where existing and
match existing where
new
Project Number: 317
Date: 06.29.15
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"
new 22/40 window w/ 5" trim,
2" drip cap, 2 1/2" sill and 1"
reveal, replacement window to
be Ply-Gym 200 series STDL
wood, match existing grid
pattern
new (3)20/32 window w/ 5" trim,
2" drip cap, 2 1/2" sill and 1"
reveal, replacement window to
be Ply-Gym 200 series STDL
wood, match existing grid
pattern
existing 22/40 window w/ 5"
trim, 2" drip cap, 2 1/2" sill and
1" reveal, replacement window
to be Ply-Gym 200 series
STDL wood, match existing
grid pattern
existing 22/40 window w/ 5"
trim, 2" drip cap, 2 1/2" sill and
1" reveal, replacement window
to be Ply-Gym 200 series
STDL wood, match existing
grid pattern
Sheet
A203
general contractor, llc
1605 matheson avenue
charlotte, nc 28205
704.450.8568
-prelim-
This document is an instrument of service and shall
remain the property of THR General Contractor, LLC
who retains all common law, statutory and other
reserved rights, including the copyright thereto.
secondary chimney
to be removed
old addition and stair to
be removed (both in very
poor condition)
A204
Rear Elevation Existing
1/4" = 1'-0"
new roof to continue
same line as existing
and exposed rafters to
match dimensions and
spacing of existing
new roof trim to match
existing roof trim
new (2)28/50 window w/ 5"
trim, 2" drip cap, 2 1/2" sill and
1" reveal, replacement window
to be Ply-Gym 200 series
STDL wood, match existing
grid pattern
wood brackets to match
existing brackets on
front of the house
summit
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vic and may
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Copyright © 2015
THR General Contractor, LLC
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top of first floor top plate
t&g wood porch ceiling
7' - 0"
9' - 1 1/2"
header
new exterior door -- new
trim to match existing trim
around house
new wood siding to match
existing wood siding
6" corner board to remain
top of first fl subfloor
new 6" corner board to
match existing
tiled porch floor
14" band
top of first floor top plate
t&g wood porch ceiling
8' - 0"
6' - 8"
header
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12" band
12" band to remain
where existing and
match existing where
new
poured concrete floor
top of basement subfloor
Rear Elevation
craftsman style
box columns
new craftman
style railing to
comply with code
new brick to match
existing
4 1/4" porch
rail cap
8" box
column
new (2)26/48 window w/ 2"
trim, 2 1/2" sill and 1/2" reveal,
replacement window to be PlyGym 200 series STDL wood,
match existing grid pattern
2" x 2" pickets
@ 4" o.c.
new exterior door-2" trim surround
new (2)22/40 window w/ 5" trim,
2" drip cap, 2 1/2" sill and 1"
reveal, replacement window to
be Ply-Gym 200 series STDL
wood, match existing grid
pattern
Project Number: 317
Date: 06.29.15
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"
new 26/48 window w/ 2" trim, 2
1/2" sill and 1/2" reveal,
replacement window to be PlyGym 200 series STDL wood,
match existing grid pattern
2x porch
bottom frame
Sheet
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A204
Rear Elevation
1/4" = 1'-0"
railing detail
A204