Historic Zoning Commission approves new infill at 914 Montrose Avenue
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Commission approved a proposed new infill house for 914 Montrose Avenue in the Waverly-Belmont conservation overlay with standard staff conditions; the applicant agreed to staff recommendations and has demolition permits in place.
The Historic Zoning Commission approved a preservation permit for new infill housing proposed at 914 Montrose Avenue, finding the design met the Waverly-Belmont neighborhood conservation overlay guidelines.
Staff reported that the lot's existing noncontributing house received an administrative demolition permit in March 2025 and that the proposed infill met guidelines for setbacks, building form, dormers, orientation, materials and utilities. "With those conditions, staff finds the proposed infill meets the design guidelines," staff said.
Emily Hamilton of Allard Ward Architects, the applicant, told the commission her team had worked with staff on building configurations and said they were "in agreeable with all the recommendations." Commissioners moved approval on a motion described as straightforward; the motion carried with no recorded opposition.
Conditions attached are the standard infill conditions listed by staff, including final material approvals and standard preservation permit requirements. No public opposition or additional amendments were recorded at the meeting.