TO: Architectural Review Board Members
FROM: Gregg Harding, RPA, Historic Preservation Planner
DATE: 9/9/2020
SUBJECT:
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New Business - Item 5
425 and 427 E. Romana Street
Pensacola Historic District / Zone HC-1, Brick Structures
Contributing Structure and New Construction
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BACKGROUND:
recommendation
Irby & Voelkel Engineering is seeking final approval for the design of a new residence as well as modifications to an existing contributing structure. The proposed work includes the combination of two lots into one parcel. A two-story residence will be constructed in the rear portion of the site’s buildable area. Proposed work to the existing contributing structure will include adding a brick base, rearranging the front stairs, and replacement six over six aluminum clad windows. The project received conceptual approval with comments in May 2020. Based on the Board’s input at that meeting, the proposed retaining wall and brick steps have been rearranged and modifications to the proposed primary structure were made. The proposed two and a half storied structure will be faced in brick and covered with asphalt shingles and the finished floor elevation has been raised to 24”. Except for the front entrance, which will be a mahogany stained door unit, all windows and doors will be aluminum clad. The gables will be decorated with fish scale Hardie siding and powder coated railings will adorn the front balcony and rear. Lastly, the paint palate has been chosen from Benjamin Moore Historic Colors.
Please find attached all relevant documentation for your review.
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RECOMMENDED CODE SECTIONS:
Sec. 12-2-10(A)(8) PHD, New construction in the Historic District
Sec. 12-2-10(A)(6) PHD, Restoration, rehabilitation, alterations or additions to existing contributing structures in the Historic District
Figure 12-2.2 Streetscape, Type II