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Commission weighs design for narrow single‑family at 520 Brook Road; staff urges masonry and clearer entry sequence
Summary
At a conceptual review, staff and commissioners urged the applicant for 520 Brook Road to consider masonry instead of shiplap siding, reverse the entrance hierarchy so the Brook Road door reads as the primary entry, and confirm setbacks and air‑rights for a rooftop terrace.
At a conceptual review, the Commission of Architectural Review and staff provided detailed feedback to the designer for a proposed two‑story single‑family house with a rooftop terrace at 520 Brook Road in the Jackson Ward Historic District.
Staff described the lot as a small triangular parcel that constrains the footprint and said the proposal will require a special use permit. Staff recommended strengthening the architectural hierarchy of the front facade by designating a clear main…
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