Charlotte Historic District Commission
Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
May 8, 2013
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
922 East Park Avenue, Dilworth Local Historic District
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
New Construction Single Family House
OWNER:
Will Phipps
APPLICANT:
ALB Architecture
HDC 2013-027
Details of Proposed Request
This empty lot overlooks Latta Park. It was part of the large side yard for the house facing Dilworth Road
West. The previous owners were able to modify the house on its lot and carve out two additional lots. The
house and the lot closest to the intersection have been sold. Proposed is a two and a half story home with a
center bay front door and porch. French doors access front terrace. Center roof gable will be flanked by small
gabled dormers. A two story element will project from each side. A Palladian window arrangement will be in
gable end, third floor, of the right and left side elevations. Rear elevation shows a shed dormer on the third
floor and a large chimney on the first floor. The proposal includes painting the brick house. A retaining wall
will be installed to retain the property line in the back near the garage. The Commission recently deferred the
application for further design study. It was suggested that cues be taken from Dilworth while understanding
that this house is in context with the larger two story homes nearby. If the Georgian style house remains what
the owners want, then all details must be shown and be completely accurate. Scale and mass remain a point
of conversation.
Relevant HDC Design Guidelines
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New Construction
Materials
Staff Analysis
New construction in Local Historic Districts has an obligation to blend in with the historic character and scale
of the Local Historic District in which it is to be located. Designs for infill projects and other new construction
within designated Local Historic Districts must be designed with the neighborhood in mind. The Historic
District Commission does not specify a particular architectural style or design for new construction projects.
The scale, mass and size of a building are often more important than any applied decorative details. However,
well designed stylistic and decorative elements, as well as building materials and landscaping, can give new
construction projects the attributes necessary to blend in with the district, while creating a distinctive
character for the building.
Charlotte Historic District Commission
922 East Park
May 8, 2013
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The Historic District Commission will review the building details for all new construction as part of their
evaluation of new construction project proposals
All New Construction Projects Will Be Evaluated
For Compatibility By The Following Criteria
1. Size
the relationship of the project to its site
2. Scale
the relationship of the building to those around it
3. Massing
the relationship of the building’s various parts to each other
4. Fenestration
the placement, style and materials of windows and doors
5. Rhythm
the relationship of fenestration, recesses and projections
6. Setback
in relation to setback of immediate surroundings
7. Materials
proper historic materials or approved substitutes
8. Context
the overall relationship of the project to its surroundings
9. Landscaping as a tool to soften and blend the project with the district
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