HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240054 128, 132 Washington Garage Demo & Construction Narrative, Plans 4/3/2024
128/132 Washington Street – Project Narrative for DRC Sketch Plan Review:
The present Owner acquired the property in Fall 2023 and is seeking to maintain the original front
portion of the house at 132 Washington Street and renovate the structure. The proposed design
intent is to re-build the front porch with simpler details and to not extend over the property line.
It is currently located over the property line and is presently hazard as it is in poor disrepair.
The intent is to remove the exterior siding and expose the original siding – if it is in suitable
condition and to repair the existing windows where feasible on the primary façade.
The overall goals for 128 Washington Street and 132 Washington Street include combining the
two tax parcels to create a two family Owner Occupied residence along with an attached garage.
(See Proposed Site Plan) The new 2nd family residence would be located on what is currently 128
Washington Street.
The proposed design does propose the removal and re-building the rear additions with a new 2
story addition and garage to accommodate the Owner’s family and handicapped daughter.
132 Washington Street - Original front of the house - Circa 1852 –based on Bevan Map
The house is listed as a contributing building to the West Side district on National Register of
Historic Places. It is considered a Gable-Front “Folk” House which was prevalent in the pre-
railroad era.This style was the dominant form which were suited for narrow urban lots in the
rapidly expanding cities of the Northeast. The original existing front portion of the resience is very
small in scale and dates back to 1852.
In consideration of this, the intention is to maintain and repair the original front structure and
maintain it as a residence that will meet the needs of the current Owner. The Owner would like to
re-build the front porch with simple detailing and to be located within the property.(Currently, it is
over the property line)
The original structure does indicate signficant structual settling which will need to be addressed.
The roof does not have any significant historic features. Due to the inadequate structural
condition, it is assumed that a new substrate and new roof will be installed.
Reference of Original Map – 1852 Bevan Map
132 Washington Street - Rear Portion of the house
The existing additions of the structure are indicated on the map dating back to 1852 and 1858.
New addition and new carriage house style garage
The existing rear additions have undergone renovations over the years. In the process, the
original side porch was enclosed and the roof indicates significant structural settling and damage.
The maps indicate that there was an addition dating back to 1852.
In 1876, there is indication of a large barn structure that was attached to the house.
(see below)
While the client is fully invested in maintaining critical features of the original house, they are
trying to provide a functional garage and new living area for herself and her family to
accommodate today’s lifestyle and her daughter who is confined to a wheelchair. The proposed
addition is indicated with the materials that will match with the existing residence and maintain the
footprint of the addition, however to re-construct in the present footprint and connect to a new
garage.
Proposed Carriage House Style Garage- off Beekman Street.
There is presently no garage or carriage house for the property. However, there was formerly a
large barn structure affiliated that was attached to the house. (based on the 1889 Sanborn Map)
The new design is to reflect a carriage house style garage to accommodate two cars. The size is
also necessary for accessibility to meet the needs of the client and her daughter.
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The entrance driveway will be a rustic granite curb with appropriate pavement as necessary and
the driveway is to be located where it currently exists today.
128 Washington Street- Driveway and Proposed 2nd family residence
Driveway Courtyard (North Side off Washington Street)
The driveway courtyard or parking area leading to the proposed single car parking will be edged
with the same historic granite as described before and then the driveway itself will be finished
with pavers. To complete the courtyard feel and develop privacy between the house to the south
there will be a 36” high fence as indicated in the 3d sketch-up renderings.
Proposed 2nd Family Residence
The maps indicate 128 Washington Street as a separate parcel that did have an original structure
there dating back to 1852. (Reference map above)
The proposed design intent is to maintain the streetscape while respecting the original home at
132 Washington Street. The two lots will be combined to create one tax parcel in order to comply
with Zoning Regulations for a two family residence.
The proposed residence is designed to be a modest 2 story gable residence that will include
similar window detailing and a front porch that is prevalent in the neighborhood.
(See photos below)
The space between the new residence and the original residence is designed to be a courtyard
and thus designed to respect the original structure at 132 Washington Street.
Windows
The existing windows on the residence are original. It is the intent of the client to repair windows
where possible on the front elevation facing Washington Street. The windows on the side
elevation facing Beekman Street will remain where possible, however due to the desire for
increased light, there are new windows proposed to meet current Building code for light and
ventilation.
The new windows will be by Andersen Woodwright or an approved equal.
Front Door
The front door does not appear to be original. The front porch is to be removed and re-built with a
modest gable.
A new door is proposed to be a Therm-tru or approved equal.
Siding
The existing aluminum siding is to be removed.
The intent is to expose the original siding and repair as required. In the instances, where siding
needs to be replaced, the siding will match in kind and exposure. The exterior is scheduled to be
painted.
Houses along Washington Street –
Typical of Gable-Front Folk Style - as described by “A Field Guide to American Houses”
Adjacent New Home facing Beekman Street
Façade along Grand Avenue
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