By now, no one is surprised when Killeen Studio presents a historic replica project. The architecture firm has designed a number of residences in south St. Louis local historic districts. In March, a historic corner retail replica residence in Benton Park took it to another level. Now, the Compton Heights neighborhood may be getting its first new mansion in decades. The historic neighborhood known for the huge homes of past leaders of industry and commerce has seen more modest infill since its heyday. Also in Compton Heights, a long-awaited proposal for the vacant South Grand Y and Pelican Building site was recently revealed. Killeen also designed the large infill proposal for the Praxair site in Lafayette Square. That proposal is reportedly dead as developer Pulte Homes has decided to exit the St. Louis market.
[3012 Longfellow proposal – Compton Hill Historic District]
Owner:
Eugene and Marilyn Stubblefield
Architect:
Mike Killeen, Killeen Studio
Staff Recommendation:
That the Preservation Board grant preliminary approval of the new building as proposed with the stipulation that final plans and materials are reviewed and approved by the Cultural Resources Office.
The Project:
The applicants are proposing to construct a two and a half story single family house on a vacant parcel on the Compton Hill Local Historic District. All new construction in Local Historic Districts is brought to the Preservation Board for review on a preliminary basis prior to permitting.
Preliminary Findings and Conclusion:
The Cultural Resources Office’s consideration of the criteria for new residential construction in the Compton Hill Historic District Standards led to these preliminary findings:
- The proposed site for the new single family house is within the boundaries of the Compton Hill Certified Local Historic District.
- The subject parcel has never been built on prior to this proposal.
- The proposed two and a half story house is compatible in height, scale, and exterior materials with other single family buildings along Hawthorn, Russell and Longfellow. Its design complies with most requirements for new construction in the Compton Hill Historic District Standards.
Based on these Preliminary findings, the Cultural Resources Office recommends that the Preservation Board grant preliminary approval to the project, with the stipulation that final plans and exterior materials for the new building will be reviewed and approved by the Cultural Resources Office.
