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Design tweaks narrow massing on Magnolia Hall Lot 7; DRC asks for foundation delineation and transom reconsideration
Summary
Architects for Lot 7 at Magnolia Hall presented revised massing: the right-front solarium was pulled back and reduced to a single story to better read as an addition. Staff asked for clearer foundation delineation and commissioners suggested removing some transoms to make the enclosed porches read as later additions.
Jennifer Lombard, the project architect for Magnolia Hall Lot 7 (1845 William Campbell Court), returned with revisions made after the prior Historic Zoning Commission meeting: the right‑front glassed solarium was recessed and reduced to a single‑story volume, and a forward gable was lowered to minimize street‑facing mass. Staff member Elizabeth thanked the team for incorporating prior feedback and reiterated one outstanding item: where the primary facade uses full brick the drawings do not clearly indicate a foundation delineation, and staff previously conditioned approval on adding a clear foundation reveal/transition on brick facades. Commissioners praised the revised corner massing as more readable as an addition over time. Commissioner Brian suggested simplifying the sunroom by eliminating transom lights and bringing the small roof plane under the gable to create the historically typical step and reduce complex water drainage details. Commissioners also supported retaining lower solid panels on screened porch walls for privacy and practicality where porches face roadways and headlights. Why it matters: Lot 7 sits near Magnolia Hall’s preserved landscape and the DRC’s determinations about massing and porch treatments will guide the HZC COA decision and set expectations for other new houses in the subdivision. Next steps: Applicant will show foundation delineation details in the COA packet, consider transom removal or simplified porch profiles, and confirm screen‑porch paneling to balance privacy and historic appearance.
