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Board approves conversion of Marion Street barn stalls into carriage‑style garage
Summary
The DRB approved application CERH27‑002 to convert six barn stalls at 246/248 Marion St. into carriage/garage storage with overhead carriage‑style doors and to screen an existing porch; doors are to be painted Charleston green and use craft wood door details.
The Design Review Board approved an application to convert six barn stalls behind 248 Marion Street SE into carriage‑style garage storage and to screen in the Colleton Street porch. Staff explained the barn is a contributing structure (circa 1930) and the primary residence was constructed in 2018.
Applicant Alex Bridal described the proposed overhead carriage doors: raw knotty red cedar, painted Charleston green, 8 by 10 feet, and operating on rails so they lift like a standard garage door. The board discussed and clarified which of the two proposed door images in the application packet was intended; the motion approved the design consistent with the lower exhibit and the porch screening details, finding the proposal complies with the Aiken Design Review Manual. The board voted in favor and noted minor administrative follow‑up could address finish details.
