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Commission approves reconstructed porch at 350 West Hubard with adjustments required
Summary
Commissioners approved a project to replace a deteriorated porch at 350 West Hubard Avenue, requiring adjustments to roof pitch, column placement/proportions, skirting details and confirmation of porch decking material and paint as staff‑approved conditions.
The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for reconstruction of a deteriorated porch at 350 West Hubard Avenue on the condition that the applicant adjust roof pitch and column placement and provide porch materials for staff review.
Staff said the proposed porch was revised to more closely match earlier (1950s) photographs and recommended approval with clarifications. Kitty, the applicant, confirmed updates and told the commission she would work with staff to provide final drawings and material data. Commissioners raised concerns that the proposed roof felt "crowded" against nearby window sills and asked that the pitch be adjusted to restore a visual reveal between windows and roof. They also asked that the column/proportionality be modified so the porch better matches the historical photo and that the added partial column be deemphasized while acknowledging its structural purpose.
A motion to approve COA2600467 passed with conditions that final drawings reflect a lowered roof pitch, adjusted column placement/proportions, bottom picture‑frame rail on porch skirting, confirmation that porch decking material conforms with guidelines (tongue‑and‑groove wood), and inclusion of paint colors in the submission for staff approval. Staff will review the revised materials and return the item to the commission only if the revisions deviate from the directions recorded in the motion.
