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Owners of 103 Second Avenue get design review approval to elevate and retain existing home character
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board reviewed and commented on a plan to convert the ground floor of a contributing house at 103 Second Avenue to parking/storage and add a living level above to meet floodplain requirements; staff and the owners said the design preserves defining materials and massing while making the residence FEMA-compliant.
The Historic Preservation Board on Sept. 4 reviewed a design package for 103 Second Avenue and confirmed the proposal generally meets the city’s design criteria for converting a contributing one-story house into an elevated living level above a converted ground floor used for parking and storage.
The review is consequential because the homeowner seeks to preserve the existing structure’s footprint and character while raising the living level to comply with FEMA elevation requirements; doing so can affect whether the house retains its historic integrity for future designation or incentives.
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