Board approves 856 Marshall Avenue resubmittal with clarifications on windows, porch and band board

Architect Steve Burns presented a resubmittal for 856 Marshall Avenue after adjustments to grading and house height. The board voiced detailed comments and approved the project with required clarifications.

The board’s concerns centered on inconsistent drawings across demolition, floor and elevation plans, and on visible exterior details: a master‑bath window shown in plan but missing from elevations must be added to the elevation drawings; the front porch length must be reduced so its roof does not overhang corner boards; and the band board at the porch should match the band board on the main house. The board also discussed material choices for a small porch gable (board‑and‑batten versus flat panel) and allowed the applicant an option to add a kitchen window.

"More windows are better," one board member said while the board agreed the master‑bath window should be reconciled between plans and elevations. The motion to approve included the clarifications above. The board recorded four votes; the approval passed with a majority.

Why it matters: The project is larger in scope and more visible on the street; the board required explicit elevations and consistent callouts to avoid confusion in future construction and inspections.

What’s next: Applicant to update drawings to show the master‑bath window on the elevation, reduce porch projection, and adjust band‑board dimensions; staff will verify the coordinated resubmittal.