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Commission approves replacement design for 1103 Calvin Avenue with conditions
Summary
The Commission approved staff’s recommendation for a replacement structure at 1103 Calvin Avenue after the historic building was demolished; approval includes conditions on siding reveal, window arrangement, porch details and final material review, while allowing an ADA side porch.
Historic zoning staff presented a proposed new structure for 1103 Calvin Avenue — replacing a circa‑1921 house demolished without preservation or building permits — and recommended approval subject to conditions intended to replicate the commission’s earlier design directives.
Staff noted the applicant’s plans match required footprint dimensions, front gable form, and porch details. The design proposes a side porch to permit an ADA entrance for the building’s planned commercial use; staff found the porch acceptable because it does not add usable interior square footage. The staff presentation emphasized that final material selections and siding reveal should be clarified before permit issuance.
Representing the owner, architect Will Jenner read a statement from owner Ross Cogan and affirmed the applicant will work with staff to comply with conditions. Commissioners asked staff to add a pre‑permit requirement clarifying maximum siding reveal so the applicant would not need to return for minor changes. Following discussion, the commission approved staff’s recommendation with the additional condition directing staff to confirm siding exposure before permit issuance (voice vote).
The action allows the applicant to proceed toward permit‑stage review subject to the commission’s design conditions and the usual final materials approvals.
Provenance: staff presentation and applicant remarks (SEG 743–SEG 1062).
