Title
Public Hearing - Certificate of Appropriateness - Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission Decision - 1610 W. Wilshire Drive
Description
Request to hold a public hearing on the Certificate of Appropriateness Decision by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) for 1610 W. Wilshire Drive in the Del Norte Place Historic District due to an appeal form submitted on Oct. 20, 2017. The Historic Preservation Commission upheld the decision of the Historic Preservation Hearing Officer to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness with an additional stipulation on Oct. 16, 2017. The appealant's rationale for the appeal is 1) financial hardship and 2) disagreement with the ruling due to similarity with the rest of houses in the immediate area.
Report
Summary
Application Number: HPCA-1700373
Applicant: John Burwell, representative for MWM BX PLLC, the property owner
Request: Approve the after-the-fact stucco installation over the original brick walls and redwood siding, reduction of a window opening at the front of the house, replacement of all the steel casement windows and installation of a fence adjacent to the front door.
The property was considered a contributor to the Del Norte Place Historic District prior to unpermitted work being completed. Work was completed without permits although two stop work orders were issued and a Notice of Violation was recorded. The property, in its current condition, is no longer considered a contributor. The home no longer conveys the character of the 1941 house designed by Frederick W. Whittlesey. Staff believes the property could be considered a contributor again with the two recommended stipulations.
Staff Recommendation: Approve with two stipulations.
HP Hearing Officer Action: Approved per staff recommendation on Sept. 6, 2017.
HPC Action: Uphold Hearing Officer recommendation with an additional stipulation by a vote of 8-0 on Oct. 16, 2017.
Appellant: John Burwell, representative for MWM BX PLLC, the property owner.
Historic Preservation Commission Stipulations
1. That all the stucco be removed from the house and the original redwood siding and brick be repaired;
2. That the gate and fence return adjacent to the front door be moved northward to a point 3' from the corner window in accordance with section 703.A.2.a.1 of the City of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance;
3. That the window opening that was modified be restored to its original opening size and window type.
Action Requested
Uphold, modify or reverse the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission.
Location
1610 W. Wilshire Drive
Council District: 4
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Planning and Development Department.