Commission debates dormer scale and streetscape compatibility
Commissioners and applicants discussed whether a large dormer would fit the local streetscape and recommended a three-window dormer as a compatible option; guidance emphasized preserving historic rhythm and avoiding oversized additions that alter massing.
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Commissioners reviewed options for dormer design and whether proposed dormer shapes would be compatible with the block's existing streetscape. Several commissioners cautioned that a wide dormer with many windows could read as a different massing from historic neighbors; staff suggested a three-window dormer as a streetscape-friendly compromise.
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