1524 GRAND AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

. . , �� stroetacapea that protect existing property owners irom incompatible development. Page 13 in the yuidelines talks ebout meaaing and sugpests somr> ways to reduce the apparertt aize of a buildiny. One of the firat homes reviewed under the Rudcer Grand Avenue pufdslines was the house at 1228 Grand Avenue. Like you, the owners had plana alroady completed, but the plans wero for a home over the height limitationa and also induded parking in the front. ARer oonsultation with me and the Historicel Commission and careful study of su►roundinp houses in thr neiphbofiood the owners redesigned th� home to maintain the character of tne existing houae and to maintain the scale ur the block.. They also manaped with careful intarior rodeaign to keep all of the space that they wanted (daylight basement worlcthop, aeparate formal living room, master bedroom with view, guestroom and study). It was an educational experience for all oi us and one from which they feft they benefited. I am enclosing several piduroa of small historic housea Mat were enla►ped uaing some of the original charaderistiq. and maintaining the general scab of the neiphborhood. I've also endosed a copy of the first proposal for the renovation of 1228 Grand and the design that they flnally chose. I hope that this is of help to you and I would ba pbaaed to discuss this with you at your convenience. I will be out of tM ofice between September 10th and 29th but Dave Koenig could help you or I would be pleased to meet with you before the 10th. Sincerely yours, Kristin Ravetz Historic Preservation � � i I ,