Board continues 616 Claremore Drive plan for refined fenestration and clearer plans

The Historic Preservation Board continued application 24‑19 for 616 Claremore Drive on March 26 after members asked for more detailed fenestration studies and clearer plan direction.

Owner‑architect Thomas McKay showed a proposal to reconfigure three on‑site structures, attach an accessory building to the main house and add habitable space above an existing garage. Staff recommended approval with conditions for materials (barrel tile roof, white framed clear glass windows, wooden decorative elements) but board members expressed concern about window proportions on a new two‑story portion and inconsistent fenestration compared to existing contributing openings.

Members requested clearer directional labels on the plan set (east/west elevations), a study of fenestration proportions to match existing light patterns (including a 4‑inch mullion spacing and 'mole' separation between grouped windows), and selective interior demolition evidence to show original opening sizes where possible. The board voted to continue the case to the April meeting to allow the applicant to refine details and provide precedent documentation.

The applicant was directed to return with revised plans that include clarified elevation orientation, refined window patterns consistent with contributing structures, and additional supportive material on historic openings so the board can evaluate compatibility.