Legislation Details

File #: 260265    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/9/2026 In control: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
On agenda: Final action: 7/6/2026
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of a sunken garage at 2386 N. Terrace Avenue, in the North Point North Historic District, for Aaron Dekosky.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 1. COA-Aplication, 2. SITE PLAN 11X17.pdf, 3. Specifications and Materials.pdf, 4. 1 Front Elevation.jpg, 5. 2 Front Right Elevation.jpg, 6. 3 Right Elevation.jpg, 7. 4 Driveway 1.jpg, 8. 5 Driveway 2.jpg, 9. 6 Garage.jpg, 10. 7 Back Neighbors structure.jpg, 11. 8 Back Elevation 2.jpg, 12. 9 Back Elevation.jpg, 13. 10 Left Elevation.jpg, 14. 11 Front Left Elevation & Neighbors Garage.jpg, 15. 12 Match existing Stone 1.jpg, 16. 13 Match existing Stone 2 & Cap.jpg, 17. 14 VIEW FROM SIDEWALK.jpg, 18. 15 Dekosky Garage - 24x36.pdf, 19. COA-Letter to Property Owner-Notice 260265, 20. Letter to Property Owners Within 200 Feet-260265, 21. 200 ft property owner address list-2386 N Terrace Ave, 22. certified Mail receipt, 23. Unsigned certified receipt card, 24. signed certified receipt card, 25. Staff Report Dekosky Garage replace.pdf
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
7/6/20260 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ADOPTED

Minutes note: Architect and contractor Jim Pitzen presented a unique design for Aaron Dekosky at 2386 North Terrace Avenue involving the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a sunken, two-car garage. The Dekosky garage will be 14 feet deep and topped with a "green roof" of grass to provide more backyard space, connecting to the house through the basement. Staff Tim Askin recommendation is approve with conditions, to add trim detail or cornice to the overhead door surround. The commission approved the Dekosky project with the condition that the owner works with staff to finalize trim detailing on the street-facing facade to match the character of the house.
Pass7:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
6/9/20260 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

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260265

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ORIGINAL

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Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of a sunken garage at 2386 N. Terrace Avenue, in the North Point North Historic District, for Aaron Dekosky.

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Tim Askin

6/9/2026