3117 NORTON AVE C&D 2016-01-01 MF Import

O7/28/2006 15:02 FAX 4252578742 + CE�AR �004/007 _ I ' ( � . ' Staff Recommendatlon to the fIistorical Cammission Historical Commission Review � June 9, 2006 Description of Proposal: The site is in the Norton/Grand Historic O�•erlay Zone. The proposal is to I construct nvo new duplexes, a totnl oFfour units, on the site. Applicant; John Ogorsolka P,O, Box 1232G Everett,WA 982D6 Loeatlon: 3117 Norton Avenue Zening: R-3H Multiple Family h4edium Density I Contact Person: Jan Mcston 425 257 7164, Ross Johnson 425 257 7185 Exhibits: l. StaffReport 2. Site plan � 3. Elevation plans 'T'he site is located in the Nortoi�/Grand Historic overlay Zone. 7"he standards established by the 'I Historical Connnission are the contained in the"Neighborhood Conservation Guidelines and Historic Overlay Zone Standards,"which include City of Everett Ordinance 2547-01. Section 3-D of City of I Everett Ordinance 2547-01 gives the Everett Histozicnl Commission authority to review and make �I recommendation to the Pinnning Director conceming the £ollowing: �, 3D. Constmction of eny new...duplexes, � Findings: The proposed project was reviewed for compliance«�ith the Neighborhood Conservation Guidelines and Historic O�erluy Stendnrds. Applicable secrions of the guidelines and standnrds are noted below: 1. Streetscape � q, n a :.The Guidelines require a front entrance cleazlyvisible from the sidewalk which prov,ides weather protection over tlie front door. Entryways are required to be of ineterials and proportions consistent , with the neighborhood and the dominEsnt trentment of the building, Porch railings should be wood. ; Entryways and porches are allowed to project five feet into the front setback. The proposed project meets �these requirements. In addition, it is recommended that the porch railings be of dimensions typical in I historic homes, with detailing at d�e cnp snd base of the posts. Railing Ueight should be appro;cimately 30" i high instead of 36". Detail drawings of the railings should be provided. The front steps should be closed � and will tequire n rniling. (Guidelines, A. Streetscape, Enuies) \ � � i� L