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Design review for 106 Twentieth Avenue raises questions about front curb cuts vs. alley access
Summary
The board reviewed plans to replace a storm-damaged home at 106 Twentieth Avenue and discussed the proposal’s front-drive access, paving and landscaping; the applicant said alley access is impractical and argued front pavers and mondo grass increase green space compared with the existing rear concrete pad.
The Historic Preservation Board on Sept. 4 reviewed a proposed rebuild at 106 Twentieth Avenue and engaged in detailed discussion about driveway placement, alley access and impervious-surface impacts after the applicant presented site constraints that limit rear access.
The item drew attention because the proposed design places vehicle access from the street rather than the alley, a pattern board members said could reduce on-street parking and shift the long-standing neighborhood practice of using alleys for service and parking. Staff told the board that under…
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