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Commission approves carriage-house rehabilitation and dormer removal at Kilborn Avenue property
Summary
The HPC approved a certificate of appropriateness for extensive exterior and interior repairs to the carriage house at 3033 W. Kilborn Ave., including removal of a non‑visible dormer to address structural issues.
The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness Monday for rehabilitation work to the carriage house at 3033 West Kilborn Avenue in the Concordia Historic District.
Owners James and Rebecca Nicholas and contractor representatives attended. Staff outlined a broad repair program addressing structural deterioration from neglect and termite damage, including replacement of a concrete foundation, addition of new footings, reinforcement of the structure, new electrical and plumbing, repair and replacement of siding, restoration of shingle siding where missing, replacement of roof shingles to match existing, and the removal of a rear dormer. Staff said the dormer removal was recommended by the structural engineer to relieve roof load and that the dormer is not easily visible from public right of way; the state has already signed off on the dormer removal as part of a historic homeowners tax-credit application.
Owners described the scope of interior and exterior reinforcements, including an LVL beam, collar ties and trenching to move electrical service underground. The owners said the project will restore original doors and windows where feasible, repair fire-damaged west elevations and replace foundation elements that had retroactive pours over the sill plate.
The commission voted to approve the COA with staff’s standard wood and roof conditions and a condition that the owners work with staff on appropriate personnel/overhead door choices. The staff-level review will handle final door approvals under the commission’s conditions.
