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Historic Preservation Commission · Case 26-002128-COA

937 West 38th Street

Rear Addition STREETCAR DISTRICT

ContinuedThe Historic Preservation Commission continued this request on May 27, 2026.
Property
937 West 38th Street, Demere Ward, Savannah
Request
Rear Addition STREETCAR DISTRICT (Regular agenda)
Applicant
Custom Building Developments, Deidrick Cody
Staff recommendation
Continued
Board decision
Continued — 7 in favor, 0 against (May 27, 2026)

The board's motion

The Savannah Historic Preservation Commission does hereby continue the request to install a rear addition to the property located at 937 West 38TH Street to the June 24, 2026, Historic Preservation Commission Meeting to allow the applicant time to address the following: 1.Clarify whether the rear elevation is proposed for demolition or will be incorporated into the addition. 2.Provide clear photographs of the rear of the house showing the rear yard as well. 3.Provide elevation drawings that note materials. 4.Consider installing a different sized siding to help differentiate the old from the new construction. 5.Lower the roofline so that the addition is subordinate to the historic house. 6.Clarify whether the side elevation is visible from West 38th Street and if so, confirm on the drawings that the windows meet the 30% minimum for fenestration. 7.Align windows and door on the rear elevation for visual compatibility compliance. 8.Select an approved window type, as vinyl is prohibited. 9.Provide material and product specifications for the door. 10.Coordinate the foundation of the addition similar to the existing building.

Documents

937 West 38th Street in Demere Ward, geocoded from Savannah's SAGIS address records.

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