Board defers proposed demolition and new construction at 3180 Washington Road for redesign
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Summary
Architects asked to redesign a proposed demolition and new residence at 3180 Washington Road after staff identified significant compatibility, fenestration and finished‑floor elevation concerns; board continued the case to Jan. 27 for revisions.
Michael Perry of MP Design & Architecture presented a proposal to demolish the existing structure at 3180 Washington Road and build a smaller residence. Staff case manager Anthony Mendez recommended a deferral rather than a denial, saying the project raised "too substantial and too complex" compatibility issues to resolve by condition. Staff flagged five items of concern, including the entry sequence from Washington Road, overly tall/ill‑proportioned fenestration, design style mismatches with adjacent contributing buildings, and inconsistent finished‑floor elevations showing a 4–5 foot difference from survey marks to elevations drawn on the plans.
Mendez recommended a one‑month deferral so staff and the board could provide clear direction; multiple board members agreed the proposal looks unfinished and likely requires a stylistic rework to align more closely with neighboring historic properties. Board members asked the applicant to explore options that would make the project subordinate and better differentiated from contributing structures and to provide clearer landscape and elevation information at the next hearing.
The board voted to continue the case to the Jan. 27, 2026 meeting. Staff noted that a complete resubmittal will be necessary for a January hearing and urged the applicant to address the five listed concerns in the staff memo before return.