C.8.2 - 700 E Monroe St - Scope of Work & Photos — original pdf

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700 E. Monroe Street Overview Present to Historic Landmark Commission on 2-28-22 By Fergie Time, LLC • Existing structure is 1,160 sf duplex with mirrored 2 BR/1 bath built in 1956 o Realtor listed as “Great for a new build. Duplex is in very poor condition.” o Appraiser would not attribute any value to the building o Cracked foundation from large tree abutting house was removed in summer 2021 (permit 2021-119526 TP)  Prevented us from considering utilizing this as an option  Front of structure also sits within 25’ of setback • Purchased for the setting o Located right off Stacy Park with Blunn Creek backdrop behind o Corner lot open on 3 sides (Sunset Lane runs along the side & back) o Two large heritage trees in front and back to take advantage of • Travis Heights a neighborhood of Eclectic & Traditional o Many examples of Spanish/French/Gothic style  Stone, brick and/or stucco  Arched doorways & windows  Tile, slate or darker shingled roofs o Above include 1404/1705/1711/1815 Travis Heights, 1314/1316/1814 Alta Vista, 806/809 Rutherford, 1818 Kenwood, 1114 Gillespie, and Hotel San Jose o New builds tend to steer towards modern farmhouse (board & batten siding with metal or dark shingle roofs) or contemporary (“boxy” with stucco & flat roofs)  Modern Mediterranean @ 1602 Alta Vista an exception • Proposed build appeals to buyer looking for a traditional, yet modern home o Spanish/Mediterranean look from the street  Arched doorways & windows w/muntin “soften” the modern  Small balcony & pea gravel courtyard out front  Grey toned tile helps make roof disappear in the setting o U-shaped house frames in large tree & view to creek behind • Continues eclectic feel amongst neighboring homes o Properties directly to east traditional, older homes o 705 A/B Monroe modern farmhouse with white B&B siding o 1601 Sunset a yellow, southern style home with wrap-around porch o 1503 Sunset rock with dark roof