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house. Although the house has severely peeling paint, window reconfigurations and removed architectural trim and drip mouldings, the wood is still in good condition and could be painted. If painted properly the paint should last 15 years. Mr. Butcher does not want to prep the house and paint it because it would take too long. He has already invested in some of the materials and has applied vinyl cladding to some windows and corner boards. According to the 1987 Survey card with house had already undergone major alterations and was covered with asbestos siding and had aluminum replacement storm windows and doors. There have been additional, significant changes to the several of the windows on the sides of the house since 1987. The project to re-side the house was started in 2002, prior to the local district designation, but the project was never completed and the permit expired. Staff recommends approval of the vinyl siding with the stipulation that it only cover the clapboards and leaves the shingles in the gables exposed and that the dentil work on the porch remain in tact. The Chair recognizes the homeowners, Vic and Susan Butcher to speak on behalf of this project. Mrs. Butcher offers that several modifications have been made to the house, even before they purchased it. So, it is difficult to say exactly what the original appearance of the exterior would be, and would be impossible to replicate the original appearance. The Chair opens the discussion to include Commissioners that may have questions regarding the CoA. Tim Klusczinski asks if the siding has already been purchased, and asked what the .40 gauge refers to- either inches or centimeters. Mr. Butcher replies that the siding has not yet been purchased, but that he has already made some investment in preparing the house for the work. Mr. Butcher adds that he's not sure if the measurement is in inches or centimeters. Linda Riley (referring to photos provided to the Commission) asks the homeowners about the condition of the house right now, and whether or not the photos show peeling paint, or a stripped fagade. Mrs. Butcher answers that the front of the house has been stripped, and states that upon removal of the shingles a lot of the wood was found to be in poor condition. Mr. Butcher adds that he's not sure what the material of the shingles was, but thinks that it was asphalt and not asbestos and assures the Commission that materials were disposed of properly. Lynn Patrick questions the condition of the wood clapboards. Mr. Butcher answers that some of the clapboards aren't in bad shape overall, but that some portions of the exterior have taken the brunt of the weather etc, so it varies by location. Lynn Patrick also asks the homeowner to estimate the cost of project. Mr. Butcher replies that the project should be in the $4000 range to complete. Mary Jane Chase questions the details of the CoA and wishes for clarification on what will or will not be sided. Mr. Butcher answers that the exposed areas of detail work, gables etc. will be restored and painted. Mr. Butcher notes that there are only two areas that wouldn't be sided as the clapboards cover almost the entire surface of the exterior with the exception of the gable that includes a window and faces Leland Avenue, and the overhang of the porch. Tim Klusczinski asks if destruction of the sill ears would be necessaryfor installation of the j-channel. Mr. Butcher replies that it will not be necessary to do so. Mr. Butcher reassures the Commission that in his opinion, from the street one will not be able to tell that the siding is vinyl, as it is his intention to restore the historically accurate appearance of the house as much as possible with as little maintenance as required. Tim Klusczinski questions that the house is properly insulated. Mr. Butcher confirms that there is blown in insulation. Gerald Ujdak question the homeowners on what type of siding their considering, either Twin 4 or S? Mr. Butcher answer that they're now leaning towards the Triple-3 siding as it most closely resembles the original clapboards which are 3 and 5/8s. Gerald Ujdak also inquires after color selection. Mrs. Butchers answers that the siding will be beige or ecru. The accent and picture framing will be cranberry in color, as shown in the photos provided to the Commission.