May 2006 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 05/04/2006 Application Number: 2006-0501 Property -Location: 121 Studebaker Property Owner: Nina Porter Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Significant STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This is the Charlotte and Frederick Ort House, which was built circa 1865-1870. In 1902, it was moved to this location from 348 W. Colfax to make way for Central High School. Ort settled in the area in 1850, was a farmer and worked for the Judson Flour Mill. The house is an excellent example of a frame Italianate residence. APPLICATION ITEMS: Replace porch -decking, repair latticework, add handrail and move stairs to side LANDMARK GUIDELINES C. Renovations and Additions. Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing, while am addition is a change in mass. Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structure should be carried though 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 visible change to the original style and construction. 2. Material — Additions and improvements involving any new material in a landmark should be of the same material as the original. RECOMMENDATION The porch posts, brackets and roof configuration will remain the same despite the submitted drawing. The t replacement of the porch decking and latticework is an in-kind replacement and staff recommends approval. The proposed addition of the handrail to the porch meets the guideline standards for materials, will not cover . singular architectural details and should not change the rhythm of the front fagade. The move of the stairs will also meet the guidelines for materials and will not change the original form and unity of the landmark. If desired at some point in the future, the stairs could be moved back to the current location and the handrail could be removed as well. Staff recommends approval of the replacement of the porch decking, the repair of the lattice, the moving of the stairs and the addition of the simple handrail.