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Historic Preservation Commission · Case 25-005247-COA

309 W 31st Street

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) & Special Exception Request

Approved with ConditionsThe Historic Preservation Commission approved this request with conditions on Apr 22, 2026.
This case was heard at 2 HPC meetings. This page covers one of them. See the full case history →

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Property
309 W 31st Street, Metropolitan (Lester Ward), Savannah
Parcel (PIN)
20066 11011 · Chatham County parcel number, from SAGIS
Request
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) & Special Exception Request (Regular agenda)
Applicant
Core Design and Architecture, Tim Kinsey
Staff recommendation
Approved with Conditions
Board decision
Approved with Conditions — 7 in favor, 0 against (Apr 22, 2026)

The board's motion

APPROVE the request to construct an ADU at the property located at 309 West 31st Street, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to starting the project, because the work is otherwise visually compatible and consistent with the standards: 1. Utilize Hardie Plank siding with a smooth finish. 2. Revise the plans to include the size of the muntin and clarify that the front façade has 30% transparency consistent with the historic district design standards. AND APPROVE the Special Exception request from the standards that reads: §7.11.10.a.xiii.1- Accessory Structures (including garages, carports and accessory dwelling units,) In addition to compliance with the Visual Compatibility Criteria and the Design Standards, accessory structures shall also comply with the requirements set forth in Sec. 8.7, Accessory Structures and Uses, and the following standards: New accessory structures shall be located in the rear yard. to allow construction of an ADU within the side yard rather than the rear yard because the Special Exception criteria are met.

Documents

309 W 31st Street in Lester Ward, geocoded from Savannah's SAGIS address records.

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This page last changed Oct 8, 2026