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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: October 5, 2007 Application Number: 2007-1004 A Property Location: 1212 E. Jefferson Property Owner: Terri and John Califano Landmark or District Designation: E. Wayne Street LHD Rating: Non Contributing STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT: This split level ranch was built . between 1958 and 1960 by Hazel and Merle Rusk. Mr. Rusk was a salesman with Ben Fefferman APPLICATION ITEMS: 1. Replace old Aluminum windows that have oxidized, are non functional and have missing and broken screens and storms with Kolbe wood replacement window insert sashes, not frames. 2. Replace front door and all screen (storm) doors. EAST WAYNE STREET STANDARDS: II EXISTING STRUCTURES, C. WINDOWS AND DOORS: Required: Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. Recommended: Wood frame storm windows and doors painted to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames. It new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used they should be of canvas material. Prohibited: Original doors, windows and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re -used in place. New window and door opening which would alter the scale and proportion of the building shall not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features such as aluminum insulating glass combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors shall not be installed. RECOMMENDATION: 1. The homeowners wish to replace the current original windows with more efficient and convenient wood replicas. Staff does not recommend approval as the originals are still in good shape and can be repaired. 2. The homeowners wish to replace a non -original door that is warped and difficult to open with a design in keeping with the exterior of the house and use a new full view stonn/screen storm door to replace one that is not working correctly. Staff recommends approval of this item.