Setting

The setting of a house – how it is located on and sized to fit a lot – should also be compatible with the rest of the historic district. Most homes in West Eleventh Place are two or two-and-a-half stories in height. The setback of each house from the street varies. Rear garage buildings and/or servants’ quarters are usually two stories tall, detached, and located behind the house at the rear half of the lot. They are accessed from the streets on either side of the block: Yoakam Boulevard and Bayard Lane.

When considering a building project within the West Eleventh Place Historic District, please refer to this chart. It shows which setting-related elements are compatible and which are not. Definitions of common terms can be found in the glossary.

 CompatibleIncompatible
Driveways
  • Located behind the house, accessed from service streets
  • Parking pads in front of the building
  • Driveways next to the house
Garages and Carports
  • Located in rear half of the lot; often fully or partially obscured visually by house in front
  • Attached to the building
  • In front of the house
  • Carport
Height
  • Two or two-and-a-half stories
  • Typical overall height less than 30 feet
  • Finished attic space with dormers
  • One story
  • Three or more stories
  • Overall heights greater than 30 feet
Front setback
  • Varies
  • N/A