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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: June 9, 2005 Application Number: 2005-0609 Property Location: 1077 Riverside Drive Property Owner: Diane and Daniel Philpott Landmark or District Designation: Riverside Dr. Local Historic District Rating: S/11 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT Built in c. 1925 for Harriette E. and Dora I. Keller, sisters of Fred W. Keller partner in the prominent real estate company of Whitcomb and Keller. Harriette E. Keller was the resident of this house until her death in 1953. She actually sold her share of the house back to her sister, Dora in 1946. Miss Dora I Keller moved into the house after her sister's death. She was a high school teacher. She lived in the house until her death in February, 1975. The house was sold in June, 1975 by George E. Keller, possibly a nephew, to Elwood Lane Verderslice, Jr. He sold it in 1982 to Robert C. Boyd who in tum sold it to Dwight B. King in 1988. Mr. King owned the house until 1995 when he sold it to Robert E. Haywood. It is now owned by Diane and Daniel Philpott. APPLICATION ITEMS: Mr. and Mrs. Philpott wish to remove a very tall, invasive evergreen tree that is located 2 feet from the front foundation of their home. They believe it to be a possible threat to the foundation and house plus it is too close to the house to allow for adequate day light into the windows. The house is situated on a wooded lot and removal of this tree would allow for ground plants closer to the house. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this COA. The evergreen is taller than the house and too close to the foundation, it is only a matter of time before it causes damage to this house rated S/11. The Philpotts do not need to replace this tree as their home is surrounded by many more mature trees.