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2 MARY JANE CHASE: When was this picture taken? (refer to the picture that is included with 3 the C of A). Does it look like this now? 4 5 JIM BURKE: That picture was taken about two and one-half to three months ago, I believe. No, 6 it does not look like that now. 7 8 MARY JANE CHASE: I ended up having to drive past the place a couple of times; because, so 9 much has been torn down that it doesn't look anything at all like the picture you gave us. 10 11 JIM BURKE: Attempted to answer the inquiries made. (See attached memorandum dated 12 Tuesday, October 14, 2003; for a detailed description of the changes Mr. Burke proposes to 13 make to his original application). 14 15 LYNN PATRICK: Repeated the HPC's earlier request for architectural drawings, stating in part 16 as follows: I think that if you were to get some design assistance, you would be much happier 17 with the outcome and it would be better for the house. It specifically states in our guidelines for 18 historic preservation, (refer to attached copy of guidebook, page 35, for entrances, porches, and 19 steps, attached to memorandum dated Tuesday, October 14, 2003), "that the original porch 20 details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period style from the 21 original and it should be done in a manner that does not alter the architectural or historical 22 character of the building." 23 Regarding new construction, (refer to attached copy of guidebook, page 36, section three, 24 for new construction), states, "additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and 25 proportion to the existing structure." Furthermore it states, "that additions may not be 26 constructed that would change the existing facade of a building, alter its scale or architectural 27 character, or add new height." 28 When we're talking about rehabilitation versus preservation, it -states, (refer to attached . 29 copy of guidebook, page 36), `.`any style or period of architecture thatis.incompatible,with what 30 exists should not be permitted in the new additions." 31 I think we are dealing with an incompatibility issue here. I think it is because of the lack 32 of experience, not as a craftsman, not as a carpenter; but as an architectural historian. Although 33 the craftsmanship of your building is structurally sound and it meets the requirements of the 34 building department and code enforcement, it still is inconsistent with our guidelines and our 35 goals in an historic neighborhood. Furthermore, I am also trying to obtain some free design 36 assistance for you to try and help you architecturally with your project. I think if you were to do 37 that, it would make a profound difference in the success of your project. 38 39 JIM BURKE: I would be willing to accept any design assistance that you can offer me. 40 41 MARTHA CHOITZ: We really just want to work with you on this. A postponement is the best 42 way for you to have a satisfactory feeling about this when it's finished, as well as the guidelines 43 that we have to obey. 44 45 JOHN OXIAN: There are two things that I don't agree with you on. One, I don't like the two - 46 level deck. When you originally came in for a C of A, you were supposed to put only one deck 47 on. Second, your railing, I agree with Lynn, that your idea of what you are doing there is good; 48 however, I think you have gone too far by using two by sixes for your railings. 2