Landmark permit issued for 331 GROSVENOR STREET, QUEENS in DOUGLASTON
Landmark building permit details
| Location | 331 GROSVENOR STREET, QUEENS |
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| Issue date | March 26, 2007 |
| (?) COFA | COFA 07-7070 |
Certificates of Appropriateness (COFAs) are issued by the landmarks commission when it approves such things as building construction, demolition and visible additions to historic property. The certificates require a public hearing and the entire process can take several months. |
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| Docket | 07-6019 |
| Historic district | Douglaston |
| Landmark name | N/A |
| Expiration date | November 21, 2012 |
| Text | Pursuant to Section 25-307 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at the Public Meeting of November 21, 2006, following the Public Hearing of the same date, voted to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work at the subject premises, as put forward in your application completed October 26, 2006, and as you were informed in Status Update Letter 07-4193 (LPC 07-0675), issued December 15, 2006. The proposed work, as approved, consists of demolish an existing one-car garage and construct a two-car garage, featuring wood shingle siding and asphalt shingle roofing, at the subject premises. The work was shown on five presentation boards, labeled L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 by the Commission staff; dated presented November 21, 2006; and consisting of drawings, photographs, and photo montages, all submitted by Peter Jensen and presented at the Public Hearing and Public Meeting. In reviewing this proposal, the Commission noted that the Douglaston Historic District Designation Report describes 331 Grosvenor Street (aka 331 Grosvenor Road, 240-27 31st Avenue) as a freestanding Colonial Revival style house designed by Philip Resnyk and built in 1936; and that the building's style, scale, materials and details are among the features that contribute to the special architectural and historic character of the historic district. The Commission also noted that the lot includes a one-car garage, contemporary with the house and in a state of disrepair. The Commission finally noted that Notice of Violation 05-0030 was issued July 26, 2004 for the "replacement of [a storm] door without permit(s)" and advanced to a Notice of Violation on September 15, 2004. With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the demolition of the existing garage will not eliminate any significant historic fabric; that the presence of a two-car garage, set-back from the street and partially obscured from public thoroughfare views, will be in keeping with garages found throughout the district; that the placement, scale and simple design of the garage will support its subordinate role in relation to the house; that the materials, finishes, proportions and roof slope will be harmonious with the design of the house; and that the work is consistent with the architectural and historic character of the Douglaston Historic District. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the work to be appropriate to the building and the historic district and voted to approve the application. The Commission authorized the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness upon receipt, review and approval of two sets of signed and sealed Department of Building filing drawings showing the approved design. Subsequently, on March 6, 2007, the Commission received final drawing G1, dated November 10, 2006 and prepared by Steven Che Eng Kuo, RA. Additionally, a photograph of the current condition of the front entrance, including a white painted metal and glass storm door, was submitted as part of the initial filing for this permit. Accordingly, staff reviewed the drawing and noted that the design approved by the Commission has been maintained. With regard to the replacement of the storm door, staff found that the removal of the existing storm door did not eliminate any significant historic fabric; that the storm door fits neatly within the doorway opening; that the presence of a storm door in front of the primary door is found on occasion on buildings of this age and style; and that the door is simple in design and does not detract from special architectural and historic character of the house. Based on this and the above findings, Notice of Violation 05-0030 is hereby rescinded; the drawing has been marked approved with a perforated seal; and Certificate of Appropriateness 07-7070 is being issued. This permit is issued on the basis of the building and site conditions described in the application and disclosed during the review process. By accepting this permit, the applicant agrees to notify the Commission if the actual building or site conditions vary or if original or historic building fabric is discovered. The Commission reserves the right to amend or revoke this permit, upon written notice to the applicant, in the event that the actual building or site conditions are materially different from those described in the application or disclosed during the review process. All approved drawings are marked approved by the Commission with a perforated seal indicating the date of approval. The work is limited to what is contained in the perforated documents. Other work or amendments to this filing must be reviewed and approved separately. The applicant is hereby put on notice that performing or maintaining any work not explicitly authorized by this permit may make the applicant liable for criminal and/or civil penalties, including imprisonment and fines. This letter constitutes the permit; a copy must be prominently displayed at the site while work is in progress. Please direct inquiries to Bernadette Artus. Robert B. Tierney Chair PLEASE NOTE: PERFORATED DRAWINGS AND A COPY OF THIS PERMIT HAVE BEEN SENT TO: cc: Caroline Kane Levy, Deputy Director of Preservation; Lisa Jacobs, Compliance Officer PAGE 2 Issued: 3/26/07 DOCKET: 07-6019 |
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