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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2002-0128 Property Location: 612-614 Carroll Street Property Owner: Equity Funding Corp Landmark orDistrict Designation: LHD-TF Rating: C/9 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The house located at 612-614 Carroll Street was built in 1901 by Silas H. Joseph. He and his wife, Annie resided here until 1905 when it was purchased by Reverend Perry J. Price, who was the last owner to reside in this house. The house was sold several times between 1905 and 1908 when it was converted into a duplex. - The current owner, Equity Funding Corp purchased the house in September of 2001. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for Taylor's Field Local Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model. In December, we wrote to this property owner with some concerns about the condition and maintenance of his property. January 28, we received a response and Application for Certificate of Appropriateness from the owner's contractor, Leif Bouskill. We immediately approved and issued that portion of his Application that related to in-kind replacement of the roof. The remaining portions of the Application are for (1) replacement of carriage -style swing - out garage doors to plain overhead garage doors. As the doors were in dilapidated condition, and the City Code Enforcement Department was threatening a 24-hour clean and seal order, has in fact have already replaced them. The doors face the alley, and are not visible from the main street, though they are somewhat visible to some neighbors. The guidelines clearly allow the owner to transition from swing doors to an overhead door. While a strict interpretation would require the owner to use new doors that have the appearance of swing -out or carriage style doors, justification exists for allowing plain doors, where they are not visible. Staff recommends approval. (2) the owner seeks to replace the rear steps to the house, which are missing. The steps do need to be replaced, but as of February 22, information was not available regarding the type of steps the owner wishes to install, so staff cannot make a recommendation at this time.