Commission approves major rehabilitation and ADU at 2117 East Scott Avenue with conditions

The Historic Zoning Commission approved a major exterior rehabilitation for a contributing resource at 2117 East Scott Avenue, a project that includes selective demolition of non‑historic additions, reconstruction of a cross gable roof and a two‑story wraparound porch footprint based on Sanborn‑map evidence, restoration of original windows, and construction of a rear accessory dwelling unit/garage.

Lindsay (staff) described the proposal as drawing from physical evidence and Sanborn map footprints; staff recommended approval subject to final window selection approval by staff, a final site plan meeting City zoning and engineering standards, and staff review of minor site revisions. Architect Lauren Bush said the team could not locate historic photos and is working from physical evidence and maps to reconstruct the original form; she said the team will restore at least eight original windows and use materials consistent with the guidelines on the main structure, and proposed smooth‑finish wood siding on the primary building with smooth fiber‑cement on the ADU.

Neighborhood representative Sean Bolan praised the restoration effort and asked that several elements be handled with follow‑up: rework gable proportions above the upper‑porch doors by returning to the commission if needed, brick up or otherwise screen foundation windows that appeared like basement apartment openings, and defer final approval of solar panels until the ADU framing allowed a visibility assessment. Commissioners asked for details on porch columns, rafter tails, and roofing materials. The motion to approve carried with conditions that final window choices be submitted to staff, metal roofing details and porch detail approvals be provided to staff, and the final ADU site plan and driveway meet city standards; the commission also directed that the proposed foundation windows under the porch not be approved as drawn (existing openings may remain but new proposals to enlarge/alter them should be revised).

Next steps: the applicant must provide final window selections and metal‑roofing/porch details for staff review; staff will process minor site plan revisions and monitor compliance with the stated conditions.