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Staff said the site comprises four parcels that must be combined into a single parcel before a preservation permit can be issued and described the revised design as a stronger transition from the historic Monroe Street neighborhood to the larger-scale Rosa Parks corridor. \"Overall, staff finds that the proposed height, scale, orientation, setbacks, and the overall design meets the design guidelines,\" the staff presentation said, while flagging disagreement with the applicant over the proposed tan/white-washed brick color for the corner massing.

Applicant architect Ethan Warren (Remick Architecture) told commissioners the proposed brick was similar to other existing institutional and commercial buildings in Germantown and that the brick is produced with a baked finish rather than simply painted. \"There are several buildings within the Germantown neighborhood that have this white bridal, such as Butchart Town Hall,\" Warren said, offering that the chosen brick was intended to break up massing and provide visual separation between the Monroe Street and Rosa Parks forms.

Commissioners raised constructability and code concerns about a 0-foot lot-line wall adjacent to the historic residence: how footings, maintenance access and future repairs would be accomplished where the new structure effectively sat on the property line. To address those concerns, a motion passed that approved staff recommendations with an added condition requiring a minimum 3-foot setback on the side that abuts the historic building. The motion was seconded and passed with no recorded opposition.

Other conditions included the standard preservation and material approvals and the requirement that the four parcels be combined into a single parcel number before construction permits are issued. Commissioners also asked the applicant to refine brick size, mortar and detailing to achieve appropriate context within Germantown; staff and commissioners noted that Germantown design guidelines prefer traditional brick colors ranging from orange-red to dark red, and that painted or nontraditional brick colors require careful justification.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05/21/25 Historic Zoning Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The Historic Zoning Commission approved a revised corner development at 1220 Rosa Parks Boulevard but added a condition requiring at least a three-foot setback from the property line that abuts an adjacent historic residence.","taxTitle","Historic Zoning Commission Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",69333,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6227059,"Commission narrowly approves revised width for 762 Roycroft Place after debate over garage and massing",867,2363000,3230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3494854-eb0561bd2e4c0ab77e852a70935e161d&start=2363&end=3230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3494854-eb0561bd2e4c0ab77e852a70935e161d/thumbnail_2363000.jpg","/articles/6227059/Tennessee/Commission-narrowly-approves-revised-width-for-762-Roycroft-Place-after-debate-over-garage-and-massing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227059-dba6e6e8c0f51528173d1bb256af8c65/orig.mp4?Expires=1770642157&Signature=QmWL0uhKN4RrE9cN0Isul3PGzcJP3RHz8lPPgm6IYbMPuibaAxqAE~t3JfuOEnmmnKm-MTRxEmOYHjqcgRovd0U2JGBhYZRs2UbsijeowBhdY-zF9RhW~ZX6OWXRYukAPClArjzjRolJZ-FIJItbX-9wMMHTL3vJFUsLsFvbSMfIW~bdktY83IyZtF4y-H11C~bKzQGHx~MdJxoj6dUDSzyRmt0JvI4eWNyFCOnSiBehvEjT9DQJpcxPXBucv5NGW6u98mhN9qkUSOmX2Vcwsvqx3O3YCsYVfu4p2b3C-lwaLB3rW6xzkK8-8mc-dXOSbNw1U1ZAOBrb6FxN0AY5gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After extended discussion about building width, garage design and neighborhood context, the Historic Zoning Commission approved a preservation permit for infill at 762 Roycroft Place with a modified condition allowing a wider basement/garage footprint than the street-facing elevation.

Staff recommended reducing the proposed street-facing width from 36 to 34 feet (38 feet overall) to better match historic context where contributing houses ranged 28 to 34 feet wide. The applicant's representative, John Root of Root Architecture, said the existing house footprint and site topography created practical constraints: the existing building reads about 34.5 feet at the street face and the site drops roughly 16 feet from the sidewalk to the alley. Root said the design seeks to \"keep the square footage to where we can get a single family home here\" while tucking garage space under the house.

Commission discussion centered on whether a 40-foot overall width would produce cramped, side-by-side two-car garages and whether the garage could instead be located at the basement level and buried to preserve the street rhythm. One commissioner said a 40-foot width could be acceptable \"if it's buried and it's sort of from the alley,\" offering a middle ground between staff recommendation and the applicant's design.

The commission adopted a motion to approve staff conditions with an amendment permitting the proposed infill to be 40 feet at the garage/basement level while maintaining the proposed 36-foot width at the street; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Cotton and passed without recorded opposition.

Conditions require the applicant to work with staff on final dimensions and to meet the standard infill requirements for materials, utilities and final approvals. The applicant indicated willingness to coordinate with staff to mitigate the stepped widths between front and rear to address garage functionality and streetscape compatibility.","The Historic Zoning Commission approved new infill at 762 Roycroft Place with an amendment permitting a 40-foot width at the garage/basement level while requiring a reduced street-facing width; the decision followed extended discussion about context, existing lot conditions and garage feasibility.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6227064,"Historic Zoning Commission approves new infill at 914 Montrose Avenue",173,2184000,2357000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3494854-eb0561bd2e4c0ab77e852a70935e161d&start=2184&end=2357","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3494854-eb0561bd2e4c0ab77e852a70935e161d/thumbnail_2184000.jpg","/articles/6227064/Tennessee/Historic-Zoning-Commission-approves-new-infill-at-914-Montrose-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227064-4ee37254688fcd5a4d3830a01759143c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770642157&Signature=aBNqtfw8De-DvBgF~rEGG1y9rDMP494~96FHvYjLN6EBvzrkd1uam-q6ou3HcYDXKQvf~fhFU0WosA9T8E62H-LhTGeRf6z86CNT1fuAlA9xRBiUnrocfKkeI8XuAROfZf6ro4YzATaHxcqIme0Z31h0csKmCxnZ50ibvjtZvxa~PNtb3O8Q2UA2PI0Sk7Sx4hqVK7DGjUm-rRtpO11zN0i4VhY5pJ~dN3VBN~CAWMkXVt8ms~2bkfwEcpKhFQfi~1~yNGTYM31y-3qv8tAXYvR2stqh0snFdxRJtH15709Hrwt~6pt6JQhkXeLbMGhNFr7f1B40k~RsW74qYG6j5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic Zoning Commission approved a preservation permit for new infill housing proposed at 914 Montrose Avenue, finding the design met the Waverly-Belmont neighborhood conservation overlay guidelines.

Staff reported that the lot's existing noncontributing house received an administrative demolition permit in March 2025 and that the proposed infill met guidelines for setbacks, building form, dormers, orientation, materials and utilities. \"With those conditions, staff finds the proposed infill meets the design guidelines,\" staff said.

Emily Hamilton of Allard Ward Architects, the applicant, told the commission her team had worked with staff on building configurations and said they were \"in agreeable with all the recommendations.\" Commissioners moved approval on a motion described as straightforward; the motion carried with no recorded opposition.

Conditions attached are the standard infill conditions listed by staff, including final material approvals and standard preservation permit requirements. No public opposition or additional amendments were recorded at the meeting.","Commission approved a proposed new infill house for 914 Montrose Avenue in the Waverly-Belmont conservation overlay with standard staff conditions; the applicant agreed to staff recommendations and has demolition permits in place.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6227069,"Historic zoning panel approves rear addition at 1401 Fourth Avenue North after debate over 10-foot setback",1615,578000,2193000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3494854-eb0561bd2e4c0ab77e852a70935e161d&start=578&end=2193","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3494854-eb0561bd2e4c0ab77e852a70935e161d/thumbnail_578000.jpg","/articles/6227069/Tennessee/Historic-zoning-panel-approves-rear-addition-at-1401-Fourth-Avenue-North-after-debate-over-10-foot-setback","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227069-88b955f2bf21458b5529a88fc3829329/orig.mp4?Expires=1770642157&Signature=fmpzzz3ymKOT87nAxUZdEe-mvw6Qilmhtg3bhLxIWnfqzzO5~1Ny4tZFqk4ksEZupS9WNUWImtybW23AdJZP76kz6di983MpD51j-G6z4WUN~BXsy95sRGM1pYaykY-LXQAVGdCYK2LPBY8HSuk4H8zNsS9bebiPS3oEdMNMbMZvmnLXC7esHVmuBoLt1VMepgnHR5nnz~bj3VbpQtyL8U-EPHBtp-jLm0qlqLNZCxORW3ov7WYoqo6JkGc1IdmVREMtVlNtd6HgdbPMAh~F~~0h5BhrS2NskZGGR8D-NE7Hmw5map067rxtGfhnFirS1QXXPiLe295g6~-jE9X-Fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic Zoning Commission voted to approve a preservation permit for an addition connecting two historic houses at 1401 Fourth Avenue North after debating whether the city's 10-foot base zoning side-street setback should control or the Germantown design guidelines should govern the project.

The commission's decision follows staff recommendation that the proposed 7-foot setback did not meet the base zoning requirement and that pushing the addition back would provide a better transition to the adjacent historic house on Taylor Street. \"Staff does not support the proposed setback determination as there are no site or other constraints that make it difficult to meet that 10 foot setback,\" the staff presentation said.

The applicant's architect, Mark Robin, argued the MUN base-zoning setback was inapplicable to the rear-yard addition and that the Germantown design guidelines established appropriate placement in this unusual lot configuration. \"The guidelines set setback in this district taking precedence over the 10 foot underlying base zoning,\" Robin said, adding the proposal includes a four-foot offset and a two-foot inset that, in his view, meets guideline intent.

Why it matters: The commission's ruling affects how additions on tight, historic lots in Germantown are measured against underlying base zoning and neighborhood design rules. Commissioners scrutinized the project's massing, height and rhythm along Taylor Street, noting the addition is roughly four feet taller than the adjacent historic houses with eaves about 3 feet, 6 inches higher.

Most of the discussion focused on whether the addition should read as a distinct, commercial-style structure facing Taylor Street'which staff said made the taller massing more acceptable'or as an addition that must conform to the 10-foot setback and lower height. Property owner Frank May and the project architect said the addition aligns with an existing historic facade that already encroaches into the base-zoning setback, and that the proposed connector and material change will preserve the historic rhythm. Staff noted the applicant submitted revised drawings to retain original window openings on the historic houses as a condition of approval.

Commissioners ultimately approved the motion \"to go with staff recommendations,\" moved by Commissioner Cashin and seconded by Commissioner Williams. The motion passed with no recorded opposition.

The permit includes standard preservation conditions: final materials and utility locations must return to staff for approval, replacement of historic materials requires review by the Metro Historic Commission, and the applicant must adhere to the approved drawings and inspection requirements included in the preservation permit.

The commission record shows debate among members over whether allowing extra height effectively made the work read as a separate new structure rather than an addition; several commissioners said they were \"compelled\" by both perspectives but sided with staff after weighing context and precedent.

The applicant and staff will proceed under the commission approval and the standard conditions attached to the preservation permit. No appeal or continuance was announced at the meeting.","The Historic Zoning Commission approved a rear addition that connects two historic houses at 1401 Fourth Avenue North, siding with staff recommendations after extended discussion over whether a 10-foot base-zoning setback should apply or a design-guideline-based setback determination was appropriate.","actionData","errors"]

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