HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-13_Project DescriptionMonday, August 12, 2019
Jeanne Carter’s Apartment - 415 S 3rd Avenue
Project Narrative
This project is the renovation of an existing apartment at 415 S 3rd. Ave. The apartment was
once an independent living unit, but at some point was integrated into the living space of the
existing historical house. This project will re-designate the apartment as a separate living space
(415 S 3rd Unit #2). We will bring it up to current building codes by adding an egress window
to the west bedroom and lifting the ceiling heights above the 7'-0" minimum where required.
The bathroom and kitchen will be relocated to improve the layout and flow through the space.
The mechanical and electrical systems will be upgraded and insulation added to the walls and
roof assembly to improve building efficiency. Cost permitting, solar panels may be placed on
the south facing roof of the apartment. No changes to the exterior are planned except where
window sizes and door locations change to accommodate code requirements and improve the
layout of the space. All new exterior trim materials and finishes at the doors and windows will
match existing.
Electrical and gas service will separately metered. The existing electrical service is already
separate from the main house coming into the property from the west side of the lot. A new,
replacement gas line and gas meter will be brought to the apartment from the south side of
the lot. City water and sewer are tied to the main house and will remain as such, and the city
sewer connection will be upgraded as needed.