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Board approves revised elevations for 3335 Caroline Street after code-driven fenestration changes
Summary
Design Review Board approved modifications to a previously approved mixed-use project at 3335 Caroline Street addressing building-code interpretations (unprotected openings): revisions include recessed balconies, fewer unprotected openings and identical approved materials.
Project architect William Christopher explained the changes required by the building commissioner after an interpretation of unprotected openings and firewall setbacks. The revised design reconfigures portions of the north elevation with 5-foot recessed areas and reduces the aggregate unprotected opening area to meet the 25% limit for the wall area.
Board members said the alterations were primarily code-driven and caused minimal visibility changes to the approved design; the applicant kept the same windows and materials and worked with the building department to finalize the approach. A motion to approve the revised plans as submitted was made and seconded; the board voted to approve the modifications.
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