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Board approves detached garage at 1909 N. Cascade with brick‑wrap conditions
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board approved a report of acceptability Oct. 6, 2025, for a new one‑story, roughly 550‑square‑foot detached garage at 1909 North Cascade Street, requiring brick wainscoting wrapped at two corners and a dark top brick course to match the main house.
The Colorado Springs Historic Preservation Board approved a report of acceptability Oct. 6 for a proposed detached garage at 1909 North Cascade Street in the North End historic preservation overlay.
Staff described the lot and noted the main house was listed as a contributing structure, constructed in 1925. The applicant proposed a one‑story, roughly 550 square‑foot garage to be located in the rear yard; staff recommended design adjustments so the outbuilding would be smaller in scale than the main house and incorporate some matching materials and features, such as a gable roof, stucco siding and portions of brick to reflect the house's character.
The applicant, who participated online, stated they would "adhere to any recommendations that the board requests in regards to the finish of the exterior finishes." Board members asked for and clarified the square footage ("550 square feet," "about 20 by 22").
A board member moved to approve the report of acceptability, citing City Code section 7.5 0.528 and attaching two conditions: 1) brick wainscoting be wrapped around the southeast and northeast corners of the garage (2 feet, 6 inches), and 2) the top course of the wainscoting be a dark brick laid in roll‑lock orientation to match the porch column and sill on the residence. The motion passed by roll call with five votes in favor.
The board's action approves design acceptability under the City's review criteria; staff will follow up with the applicant on final exterior details and permit requirements.
