HomeMy WebLinkAbout#3 OHDS 219 5th St WMemo
To: Planning Commission Members
From: Kari Barker, Associate Planner, AICP
Date: August 27, 2010
SubjectKay and Bernard Simmons
: – Original Hastings Design Standards
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Review #2010-45 – Rear addition– 219 5 Street W
REQUEST
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Kay and Bernard Simmons are proposing to add a rear addition to 219 5 St W. 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
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.
Existing Condition
The home was constructed in 1852.
Proposed Condition
A porch will be removed and the home will be extended eight feet to the south. The
addition will meet rear and side yard setbacks.
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 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 metal on the new roof. A new roof
deck is also being proposed.
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.
ATTACHMENTS
Site location map
Elevation drawings
Application