HomeMy WebLinkAbout#4 OHDS 603 6th Street WMemo
To: Planning Commission Members
From: Kari Barker, Associate Planner, AICP
Date: August 27, 2010
SubjectWilliam McGrath
: – Original Hastings Design Standards Review
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#2010-36 – Back Porch Remodel – 603 W. 6 Street
REQUEST
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William McGrath is proposing to add a back porch to 603 W. 6 St, owned by Pat
Wagner. The property is subject to Original Hastings Design Standard (OHDS)
requirements because the proposed improvements exceed 5% of the home’s current
building market value. Therefore, the proposal is subject to Planning Commission
review and City Council approval.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Planning Commission gave OHDS approval for a new front porch in July 2010.
The City Council passed a resolution granting OHDS approval in August 2010.
Comprehensive Plan Classification
The property conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan designates the property as
U-I – Urban Residential (1-3 units per acre).
Zoning Classification
The subject property is zoned R-2\OHDS – Residential Medium Density\Original Hastings
Design Standards.
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use
The following land uses abut the property:
Direction Existing Use Zoning Comp Plan
North Single Family Home R-2\OHDS U-I – Res.
East Single Family Home R-2\OHDS U-I – Res.
South Single Family Home R-2\OHDS U-I – Res.
West Single Family Home R-2\OHDS U-I – Res
Existing Condition
The home was constructed in 1875.
Proposed Condition
The existing back porch on the property is an open air porch. The applicant is proposing to
remodel the porch into a three season porch. The siding, windows, and doors will match
the existing home. Raised porches are encouraged in the OHDS guidelines.
OHDS REVIEW
OHDS Intent
Original Hastings Design Standards (OHDS) preserve and enhance traditional
neighborhood design by reflecting the general characteristics of buildings dating from
1845 to 1940, which is the predominate era for building construction within the OHDS
District. OHDS regulations ensure traditional neighborhood design by incorporating
design features such as alleys, carriage houses, front porches, period sensitive housing
design, sidewalks, and traditional street lighting. Design standards create and enhance
the character of older neighborhoods by establishing regulation to guide property
development and rehabilitation consistent with the unique historic character of the
neighborhood. The OHDS are derived from the Design Guidelines for Original
Hastings, adopted in 2003 by the City Council as part of the Heart of Hastings Master
Plan. OHDS regulations are located found in Chapter 155.23, Subd. D of the Hastings
City Code.
Materials
The applicant is proposing to use vinyl siding on the back porch area of the home. Per the
OHDS guidelines, this type of siding is acceptable provided there is a maximum of 5 inches
exposed. In addition, the applicant proposes to use asphalt shingles on the roof.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the structure modifications is subject to the following conditions:
1) Proposed plans must be completed consistent with the plans presented to the
Planning Commission.
2) Approval of a building permit.
3) Approval is subject to a one year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not
made towards construction of the proposal within one year of City Council
approval, the approval is null and void.
4) The siding must not exceed a maximum of 5 inches exposed.
Proposed Condition
The existing back porch on the property is an open air porch. The applicant is proposing to
remodel the porch into a three season porch. The siding, windows, and doors will match
the existing home. Raised porches are encouraged in the OHDS guidelines.
OHDS REVIEW
OHDS Intent
Original Hastings Design Standards (OHDS) preserve and enhance traditional
neighborhood design by reflecting the general characteristics of buildings dating from
1845 to 1940, which is the predominate era for building construction within the OHDS
District. OHDS regulations ensure traditional neighborhood design by incorporating
design features such as alleys, carriage houses, front porches, period sensitive housing
design, sidewalks, and traditional street lighting. Design standards create and enhance
the character of older neighborhoods by establishing regulation to guide property
development and rehabilitation consistent with the unique historic character of the
neighborhood. The OHDS are derived from the Design Guidelines for Original
Hastings, adopted in 2003 by the City Council as part of the Heart of Hastings Master
Plan. OHDS regulations are located found in Chapter 155.23, Subd. D of the Hastings
City Code.
Materials
The applicant is proposing to use vinyl siding on the back porch area of the home. Per the
OHDS guidelines, this type of siding is acceptable provided there is a maximum of 5 inches
exposed. In addition, the applicant proposes to use asphalt shingles on the roof.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the structure modifications is subject to the following conditions:
1) Proposed plans must be completed consistent with the plans presented to the
Planning Commission.
2) Approval of a building permit.
3) Approval is subject to a one year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not
made towards construction of the proposal within one year of City Council
approval, the approval is null and void.
4) The siding must not exceed a maximum of 5 inches exposed.
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