Proposed Townhouse Construction at 4422 Swiss Avenue

Original title: 4422 SWISS AVENUE Council District 2 Swiss Ave Historic District COA-26-000211 Christina Paress Request A Courtesy Review of the construction of a new multifamily structure (three (3) townhouses) on a vacant (corner) lot with attached garages. Applicant Anish Prabhu Application Filed 4/24/2026 Staff Recommendation Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request to construct of a new multifamily structure (three (3) townhouses) on a vacant (corner) lot with attached garages be conceptually approved with the understanding that the final design, as well as associated site plans, elevations, renderings, and details, are to be submitted for Landmark Commission review. Task Force Recommendation Courtesy Review - Comments only. Supportive, with the following comments: 1- 18” minimum height from finished grade for porch foundation 2- Minimum 24” wide soffit, 8-12” fascia, 12” freize board 3- Windows must be wood on wood; no cladding, no internal mullions, and no more than 3 different sizes on the entire structure 4- No hardi-board; recommend one brick color rather than two 5- Gang windows with a minimum 4 ½-6” trim board in between windows 6- Hip roof on garage overhang 7- Solid-to-void ratio needs improvement. We recommended adding and ganging windows on the front façade and on the right and left side facades. The size of windows should be more consistent and of an appropriate size for the structure 8- Porch should be at least 12” deep, which would improve the slope on the front porch roof, bringing the top of it to the bottom of the second-floor windows 9- Porch columns should be brick to one-third of the height and tapered wooden columns on top 2/3 10- Brick columns flanking the fence is unusual, but we recommend that columns be added at the corners and at the front façade of the structure 11-Must provide a site plan which includes adjacent properties on the block face to evaluate setback.