Charlotte Historic District Commission
Staff Review
HDC 2014-171
LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT:
Dilworth
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
1901 Dilworth Road West
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Garage
OWNER:
Sean Fox & Deb Arnold
APPLICANT:
Allen Brooks
Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
Date: August 13, 2014
Details of Proposed Request
Existing Conditions
The existing house is a 1.5 story brick Colonial was constructed in 1927 and listed as a contributing structure.
The detached 1 story garage is accessed from East Worthington Avenue.
Proposal
The proposal is the restoration of the garage. The structure will be raised for a new masonry foundation.
Storage space will be added to the second level. New garage doors will be wood. A covered open area will be
added to the side. New windows, trim and other details will match or compliment the house.
Policy & Design Guidelines for Garages
1. New garages cannot be located in front or side yards.
2.
New garages must be constructed using materials and finishes that are in keeping with the main
building they serve, and that are appropriate to the district.
3.
Designs for new garages must be inspired by the main building they serve. Building details should be
derived from the main structure.
4.
Garages must be of a proper scale for the property, and must have an appropriate site relation to the
main structure on a lot and to structures on surrounding properties.
5.
Garage doors that are substantially visible from any street must be of a style and materials that are
appropriate to the building and the district. Stamped metal and vinyl doors are considered to be
inappropriate, and are discouraged.
Staff Analysis
The Commission will determine if the project meets the guidelines for garages.
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