CAR agenda includes look at four new buildings
The agenda for the January 24, 2012, meeting of the Committee of Architectural Review (PDF) includes 3 projects in the area: 2102-2104 E BROAD ST Revise design of previously-approved new duplexes; 619-621 N 28TH ST Revise design of previously-approved new duplexes; 202 N 20TH ST Construction details and modifications to the ground level of a partially- approved multi-family dwelling; 1903 E MARSHALL ST Construct new multi-family dwelling.
Does anyone have any info on the 2102 and 2104 Broad st duplex project? The permit says ” 2 Unit 3 Story Town Homes” and I was just curious what these will look like?
BAC #1, I have a memory of seeing some drawing here on this blog way in the past. John Murden, do you remember that? Maybe it was a past presentation to CAR? I’m thinking it was several years ago and I don’t know how far back the archives go, nor do I know what search term to use.
crd, I’ve found the link you were talking about…thanks for the heads up!
http://chpn.net/news/2009/02/20/houses-for-the-2100-block-of-broad-street_4431/
BAC wow, big time thanks! You have great researching skills when it comes to the archives, and I have a bunch of respect for that! However, now I wonder what they are doing to revise the design?
Not really related to it, but RBVa is putting up a really nice porch on their duplex on the NE corner of 21st and Broad, right next to the vacant lot where these duplexes are proposed, and so far looks really great, the trim at the top is wonderful. It’s not finished but looks great so far. I hope the duplex revision fits in with the rest of the block, would be a shame if CAR approves some weird construction there. The rest of that block on Broad is intact.
And the leaning house on 21st Street was supposedly sold at foreclosure sometime in the last few months but as of Friday, the courthouse records room had no new deed recorded….would be nice if someone could fix it up, that would really put a nice touch on that block of 21st Street just north of Broad….
crd, I’ve been watching the porch progress too as I’m able to walk past it each day on my way to and from work. It certainly makes the house look complete and knowing RBVa is doing it you know it’ll be done right.
The leaning house on 21st still appears to be on the market (at least on Zillow) and has just dropped in price to 60K. I think even at that price it’s not quite economical to renovate.
It’s good to see the empty lots being built upon, I just wish the renderings had some more detail. I’m a little surprise the design was approved if that’s all they saw. The height doesn’t bother me too much since there’s an original 3 story duplex up the street…the materials and detailing are what will make or break this project. Here’s to a house with no corrugated metal or Dryvit!
I noticed the infill going up quickly though it took 3-1/2 years to get started!
It is a mystery as to why people no longer are active to make the C.A.R. adhere to codes and regulations set forth by their home office – which is to preserve historic houses and neighborhoods.
Here are two multi-family units 3-floors high going up that look flat-faced and generically plain. It sits squarely between two 19th century houses and the rules about in-fills state that it has to reflect the architecture period of its immediate surroundings. Tell me how this modernistic drab building fits in with 19th century architecture? And why no one even voiced an opinion about it as in years past?
Eric, I agree that the community dropped the ball big time on these duplexes. How were these things approved? Beyond their sheer ugliness, the completely cut off a number of houses from the view that they previously enjoyed. More construction from the asshole school of architecture – big, cheap looking, hogging and blocking views that the rest of the community enjoyed, and no regard for historical character. Basically, build it fast and make a quick buck.