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Commission allows larger side porch at 3518 Richland with limits, citing block context
Summary
After debate, the commission approved a wider covered side porch at 3518 Richland Avenue but limited how far the covered portion may extend beyond the historic house, citing the property’s smaller-than-average footprint and wider setbacks on the block.
The Metro Historic Zoning Commission on June 18 approved a proposal at 3518 Richland Avenue to rebuild a side porch with an expanded usable area but restricted the covered portion so it would not extend more than 6 feet 6 inches beyond the historic house’s roofline.
Staff had identified the proposed covered portion as a problematic component because Richland West End guidelines generally prohibit side additions that step wider than the…
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