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Board approves demolition and conditional new construction at 3180 Washington Road with retention and massing conditions
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Summary
The board approved demolition and a conditional Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 3180 Washington Road, requiring the applicant to retain the existing front wall and apron and to modify garage massing and a second‑story bathroom bay. Staff had recommended 15 conditions to improve compatibility.
The Historic Preservation Board on April 28 approved demolition of the existing building at 3180 Washington Road and granted a conditional Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction, subject to staff conditions and additional board stipulations intended to improve compatibility with surrounding contributing properties.
Michael Perry, representing Washington Road LLC, presented revised drawings showing a reoriented front door, window surround details borrowed from the nearby contributing house at 3140 Washington Road, divided‑light window patterns, and Cypress doors. Anthony Mendez, the case manager, reviewed zoning and design criteria and recommended approval with 15 conditions focused on fenestration consistency, a revised front entry sequence compatible with 1930s‑1940s Mediterranean revival details, contiguous stucco banding, simplified roof massing, and landscaping and mechanical equipment dimensions.
Board members expressed concerns about finished‑floor elevation differences, the visual massing of the garage (described by one member as a "snout house" appearance), and the proposed corner window lacking divided lights. Caleb Lauks moved the main motion to approve the COA with staff conditions and appended specific board conditions requiring the retention of the existing front wall and apron, narrowing the forward single garage bay, and removing a second‑story bathroom bay above that garage. The board subsequently took a separate vote to approve demolition under the historic preservation ordinance's demolition criteria.
Michael Perry accepted the conditions and said the applicant would work with staff to resolve window mullions, eave heights, and the stair detail cited in staff comments. Board members asked staff to ensure that construction permit reviews confirm compliance with the 15 staff conditions before permitting.
The board approved both the COA (new construction with conditions) and the demolition motion by voice vote. The transcript did not record individual vote tallies by name.
