Ben and Carrie Modlin vs. Historic Preservation Commission (COA#2019-1007A)

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Results of the October 21 Historic Preservation Commission public hearing are: Commissioner Ponder made a motion to continue application#2019-1007A until the November 18th meeting.This continuance is to allow the applicant time to research and provide additional information about restoration of the existing wood siding,including:removing the bottom shiplap to allow for the removal of debris,ascertaining an estimate as to the amount of siding material that could be considered salvageable,estimates as to the cost of the restoration of that salvageable material.This information is requested by Tuesday,November 12th.Seconded by Commissioner Brazinsky. Four in favor,none opposed. Vote:4–0.Motion to continue COA#2019-1007A until the November 18th meeting is passed. Applicants have submitted two additional proposals,see:Clayton Hoover and Sons for salvaging remaining siding and mill new siding and Mignery&Son Contracting for vinyl siding. The National Park Service Preservation Brief#8 Aluminum and Vinyl Siding on Historic Buildings: The Appropriateness of Substitute Materials for Resurfacing Historic Wood Frame Buildings was consulted for this staff report. SITE VISIT REPORT:N/A STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Group B The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment,renovation,or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings,plans, specifications,and/or samples where appropriate. A. Maintenance The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites. B.Treatment Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re-roofing,glazing,or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit,a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C.Renovation and Additions Renovation is the modification of a structure,which does not alter the general massing while an addition,is a change in mass. A modification,which involves the removal of a part of the landmark,should be considered under demolition(see demolition). Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions,materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1.Structure—Necessary structural improvements,where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 2.Material—Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a.wood—all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. b.siding materials—the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding.Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when renovation is considered. D.Demolition Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the public safety,and demolition is the only alternative,documentation by way of photographs,measured drawings,or other descriptive methods should be made of both the exterior and interior of the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for this documentation.