Charlotte Historic District Commission
Staff Review
HDC 2013-070
LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT:
Fourth Ward
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
618 North Graham Street
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
New Construction
OWNER:
Terry Lietz
APPLICANT:
Anderson Pearson
Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
Date: December 11, 2013
Details of Proposed Request
Existing Conditions
The proposal is the final phase of a development that was built in the 1980s. The existing 2.5 story multi-family
buildings are contempory wood sided units with internal parking under the buildings and balconies on the
second level. Along Graham Street rear patios are enclosed by a brick wall. There are a few mature trees in the
open spaces. A wood fence borders the side and rear of the lot. The subject vacant lot is adjacent to a new 4
story multi-family building with retail on the first level that faces Graham Street. The setback along the street is
generally consistent with the three middle units set slightly back.
Proposal
The proposal is a four story multi-family building with parking on the first level and residential units above.
Balconies are located on the second and fourth level. Primary exterior materials include brick and cementitious
siding. Secondary materials include metal balcony railings and cementitious soffits and trim. The canopy over
the garage is standing seam metal.
Policy & Design Guidelines for New Construction
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 located. Designs for infill projects and other new construction within
designated Local Historic Districts must be designed with the surroundings in mind. The Historic District
Commission will not specify a particular architectural style or design for new construction projects. The scale,
mass and size of a building are often far more important than the decorative details applied. 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. New construction projects in Local Historic Districts must be appropriate to their surroundings.
The Historic District Commission will review the building details for all new construction as part of their
evaluation of new construction project proposals.
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Staff Analysis
Given the unique character of the project location, the Commission should consider the following Guidelines:
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Scale
Massing
Fenestration – Particularly along Graham Street
Rhythm – Particularly along Graham Street
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Context
Staff believes the project meets Guideliens for Size, Setback and Landscaping.
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Property Lines
Building Footprints
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