Board continues 51830 Third Street two‑story proposal; asks for fuller street context and refined fenestration

The Historic Preservation Board continued consideration of a proposal to build a new two‑story primary residence in front of an existing contributing rear structure at 51830 Third Street, asking the applicant to provide more contextual streetscape information and final fenestration details.

Architect David Lawrence presented a revised plan that reduced proposed second‑floor height and corrected earlier data‑table errors. The applicant said the existing contributing building in the rear would remain but would be repurposed as accessory space; the new house would become the primary dwelling. Staff recommended approval contingent on additional documentation and review of window and door schedules that were submitted after the packet deadline.

Board members expressed concerns about how the new two‑story house reads against the small contributing structure set far back on the lot. Several members suggested further simplification of massing and roof lines and asked for a comprehensive street‑context study and a final window and door schedule the staff could review at the permit stage. The board voted to continue the case to July 22 so the applicant can provide the supplemental materials.