Roll call, swearing-in, and rules of procedure were completed before hearing Certificate of Appropriateness cases.
St. Elmo addition case (West 44th Street area): Staff reviewed a proposed rear addition against St. Elmo design guideline criteria (Section 6.1), including that additions be secondary in scale, use compatible materials, rooflines, and window/door placement, and remain subordinate to and not overly visible from the street. New wood windows matching the existing house, a new parking pad/apron (previously approved), and pressure-treated wood walkway/ramp railings were also discussed.
4617 Florida Avenue case (HZ26-70): The applicant proposed a rear addition designed to be smaller and clearly subordinate to the primary structure, removable in the future without permanent damage, similar in form and massing to the existing building and adjacent sites, and sited as far back on the lot as possible, preserving the untouched primary facade on Florida Avenue. Commission discussion also touched on matching exterior siding materials (aluminum) and trim detailing between old and new construction.
Commission officer elections were noted as remaining business at the end of the meeting, to be conducted with guidance from the city attorney.
Key Decisions & Votes
Case HZ26-70, 4617 Florida Avenue: Motion made to approve, subject to conditions requiring vertical trim between old and new construction and staff review of exterior materials/screening under the addition. Motion seconded and passed on a voice vote with no opposition.
Outcome of the officer elections was not captured in the available recording.
