ARC Report
Report of the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) September 2024
Meeting Details
- Meeting Date:
- Monday, September 9, 2024
- Format:
- This meeting was held via ZOOM.
Attendees
- Christine Hobbs
- Anne Weir
- David Kay
- Ana Evans
- Phil Eagleburger
2944 Macomb Street, N.W.
Summary
Built in 1906 by the Cleveland Park Company, the original developer of Cleveland Park, and designed by John Sherman, 2944 Macomb Street is a contributing structure in the Cleveland Park Historic District and one of several “Sherman cottages.” The proposal under review includes the installation of a temporary residential platform lift at the front of the house. Due to the width of the lot, the shared driveway, and the lack of an alley, the front of the house is the optimal location for this wheelchair lift. The location at the front of the house has necessitated an HPRB review. A portion of the front porch wood railing will be removed, and the lift will be flanked by posts resembling those on the existing porch. Additional landscaping will be added to partial screen the lift from the street.
ARC Recommendation
The ARC supports this project. The ARC suggests looking at a more open design for the top gate, one resembling porch railings, and encourages the owners to retain the existing banister section so that it can be reinstalled later.