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Proposed new garage at 217 5th Ave S approved in concept; staff requests details on height and dormer proportions
Summary
Applicant proposed removing a 1990s accessory shed and building a subordinate two-car garage with dormers at 217 5th Avenue South; staff said demolition is appropriate and asked for details on height, reveal and dormer siding so the new structure reads subordinate to the principal building.
Ben McCreery (Chisel Workshop) proposed removing a circa‑1990 accessory shed and constructing a one‑and‑a‑half‑story, two‑car garage with dormers at 217 5th Avenue South. Staff reported the existing shed is nonhistoric and its removal would not adversely impact the site; the proposed placement and materials appeared appropriate, but staff asked for confirmation of the principal building height to ensure the new structure remains subordinate.
Commissioners asked the applicant to adjust dormer siding details (match principal building reveals rather than diagonal siding shown), provide garage door samples and confirm how visible the rear dormer will be to neighbors. Applicants said the dormers are sized for egress and that they will refine proportions and siding to relate to the main house. Commissioners indicated blank walls are acceptable on limited-visibility facades but asked for more facade detailing where visible.
Next steps: applicant to return with dormer siding/reveal details, garage door samples and full elevation context showing visibility to neighbors.
