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Commission approves enclosure of rear porch at 2424 Avenue L with window condition removed
Summary
A certificate of appropriateness to enclose a rear screened porch at 2424 Avenue L was approved; the commission removed staff's suggested window configuration requirement so the applicant may retain the proposed divided-light pattern.
The Galveston Landmark Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness on June 2 to enclose an existing rear screened porch at 2424 Avenue L, but the commission omitted staff's recommended condition that any new windows be 1-over-1 configurations.
Staff found the rear porch is in a less-visible location and recommended approval with conditions including that new windows be 1-over-1 to differentiate new work from historic fabric. "The porch is in location D and... more flexibility and treatment may be considered," Daniel (staff) said. The staff report nevertheless recommended a 1-over-1 for new openings.
Architect Brian Easterwood (applicant) said the proposal retains existing porch siding and floor and adds a pony wall patterned to reference the front porch railing; he asked to use the window pattern shown in the submittal. Property owner Kevin Scott, who testified, said the front façade already has 4-over-4 windows and that a 1-over-1 would not match the house.
A commissioner moved to approve the case per staff recommendation but to omit the specific 1-over-1 window condition; the commission adopted that motion. The motion passed on the record; commissioners said the rear location and limited visibility justified the flexibility.
Staff noted five public notices were sent and one was returned in favor. The applicant will use smooth Hardy-paneled trim elements for the enclosed porch and match window and wall proportions as submitted; staff retained other standard conditions from the report.
