Board approves new porch and slightly larger outbuilding at 124 Wall Street
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Summary
A non‑contributing property at 124 Wall Street received board approval to replace a deteriorated shed with a slightly larger outbuilding and to add a full‑width front porch; members treated the project more flexibly because the structure is non‑contributing.
The Madison Historic District Board of Review granted a certificate of appropriateness for work at 124 Wall Street that replaces a deteriorated 10x10 shed with a 10x14 outbuilding and adds a full‑width front porch. The structure is non‑contributing (built 1985), and members noted that guidelines are applied less strictly for non‑contributing properties but still recommended designs that harmonize with nearby historic houses.
The applicant told the board the shed was in disrepair and the porch was intended to improve the property’s aesthetics. Board discussion addressed railing style, materials and exposed fasteners. Some members said the proposed spindles and pressure‑treated materials were acceptable on this non‑contributing building; others urged paintable or more historic‑looking options. Staff confirmed the proposed project met the outbuilding and porch sections of the guidelines for a non‑contributing structure.
On roll call the motion to grant a certificate of appropriateness for the porch and the outbuilding passed. The applicant was told to pick up permit paperwork from the city.