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Euclid ARB urges stronger material choices, door detail and considers metal roof for proposed garage
Summary
Board members recommended switching from stamped fiberglass to an overlay or carriage-style garage door, suggested crown molding and brackets under the gable, and discussed the appearance trade-offs of split-face block versus siding. The chair suggested a metal roof could add composition to the garage.
During review members focused on how the garage would engage the street and urged a door and trim treatment that read as an architectural element rather than a stamped utility door.
A member explained the aesthetic advantage of overlay doors and panelization: "If you go to an overlay door, that's going to help the aesthetic of the door...You're gonna get a lot more definition in the trim and what you're able to do with the panelization." The applicant said he wants a door that fits the proportions of his two classic cars and noted cost considerations for insulated and decorative doors.
Members discussed reducing split-face block at the front elevation to preserve verticality and suggested a planting bed or trellis to soften the sidewalk edge. The chair recommended matching a roof finish to trim and said a metal roof could "add a lot to this" as a composed roof mass rather than many flat planes.
Why it matters: These design choices determine how the new garage will affect streetscape character and pedestrian experience; members emphasized successful execution of small details rather than adding ornamentation.
