January 2007 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Zeiger: This is Todd, I voted aye because replacement windows will probably be replaced in a few years anyway, so at least the original ones would be there to serve as a guide for either restoration at that time, or re -installation. Peterson: I think that Linda was the other... Riley: I voted aye as long as he agrees to store the original windows. Choitz: I'd like to get on with it, and let them have a chance to get on with it at the beginning of a new season. UjdaIL I'm voting aye, and I see no problem here. I think that Mr. Soderberg is an honorable man, and will comply. So, let's get on with the project, and let's get on with the meeting. Patrick. Catherine? Herdman: Catherine, I didn't record your vote. Hostetler: Aye. Hostetler: Staff was not alerted by the Soderberg's that they would not be here, we had no way of knowing, and its not customary once we send out the letters to call the applicants to see if they're going to be present. Motion: Choitz Second: Riley In favor:, Zeiger, Chase, Patrick, Choitz, Hostetler, Ujdak, Riley Opposed: Klusczinski Abstaining: Sporleder Application Number: 2006-1122 Property Location: 733 Bronson Property Owner: Robert Culp Landmark or District Designation: Edgewater Place Local Historic District Rating: Contributing STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT: This vernacular gabled ell is thought to have been constructed in 1892 by William H Harper, a grocery store owner and real estate developer. The house was eventually sold to William Garfield in 1901, a piano tuner, who lived there for 40 years. It was also owned by several others including Mary Unger nee Dreibelbis who operated a Beauty Parlor in the house during the 1940s. The current owner purchased it after Barbara and Larry Sehl abandoned the house in 2006. APPLICATION ITEMS: The owner has engaged DePalma Home Remodeling to vinyl side the house and to paint the windows, soffits and fascia. Edgewater Place Standards H Existing Structures, A. Building Materials Original exterior wall materials in the District range from brick, clapboard, shingles, and masonry block to aluminum siding. In the majority of the cases the aluminum siding has been applied over the original clapboard. There are some masonry commercial buildings on Lincolnway. Required: Existing exterior building materials shall be retained. Deterioration of wood materials shall be prevented through repair, cleaning and painting. The existing architectural detail around windows, porches, doors and eaves should be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair... Recommended: Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. Aluminum or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative to maintaining the original surface material. When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the original wood. However it must be noted that such material can contribute to the deterioration of the structure from moisture and insects.... Prohibited: Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new material such as artificial stone, brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt shingles which is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed.... =ee attached for complete the Standard concerning all building materials. 5