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Commission asks for context drawings, continues review of pool house at 177 Rhode Island Ave
Summary
The commission continued review of a proposed accessory structure/pool house for a large estate at 177 Rhode Island Ave after commissioners raised concerns about scale, materials and siting; the applicant offered to consider alternative materials and provide elevation renderings showing the new building in context.
Mark Horan (speaker 13) presented plans for a new accessory structure (pool house) on a subdivided lot associated with a larger estate at 177 Rhode Island Avenue. Horan described materials and references to the restored carriage house and said the new structure would be "about 600 square feet." Commissioners expressed concern that the proposed building could read as a separate accessory building rather than a modest pool house, asked for drawings showing the new structure in direct relation to the primary residence, and recommended alternative siding (shingle course or brick banding) to reduce perceived incompatibility.
A commissioner asked for elevations showing the proposed building placed against the primary structure and suggested the applicant look for a location that tucks the building closer to the pool. The commission voted to continue the application to the September meeting to allow the applicant to supply comparative renderings and consider material adjustments.
The commission noted the lot's size and existing vegetation but emphasized the need for clearer scale and massing context for approval.
