Colin Burton provided a presentation regarding an application for a rear addition to 918 Byron Street South. Highlights of the presentation included:
- the style of the building, a one and a half storey Neoclassical Farmhouse;
- images of the streetscape and surrounding homes;
- the existing and proposed site plan drawings;
- an overview of the proposed modifications including an extension to the existing front porch, two dormers, and an addition over the single storey portion of the dwelling;
- the proposed materials to be used; and,
- maintaining the ridgeline of the existing roof.
A question and answer period ensued regarding:
- whether the front porch was closed in and traditional spindle railings could be included in the design;
- how the dwelling's original cladding was determined;
- the foundation materials and whether a new roof and trusses were included in the design;
- how the extension of the porch would align with surrounding homes;
- whether the proposed roofline of the porch was separate from the main roof; and,
- research conducted on the original structure.
Discussion ensued regarding:
- how to complement the Neoclassical Farmhouse style with dormers;
- altering the porch railing to a traditional spindle;
- using the same cladding on the dormers as the house;
- creating a split porch by separating the porch and main roofline; and,
- incorporating muntin bars on the dormer windows.