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Commission denies three‑story infill at 221 Venable Street, cites corner‑building and massing concerns
Summary
The commission voted to deny a proposed three‑story building at 221 Venable Street in Union Hill, finding the design did not sufficiently address the block’s predominant two‑story character or provide the architectural emphasis expected for a corner property under the guidelines.
The Commission of Architectural Review denied the certificate of appropriateness for a proposed three‑story building at 221 Venable Street after an extended review that included applicant presentations, neighborhood comment, and lengthy commissioner deliberations about height, corner treatment and porch design.
Alex presented the staff report and noted the current submission was identical to the version the commission deferred in November. Staff reiterated prior concerns: the building’s porch depth should be increased to create a usable…
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