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.r .4 STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: August 6, 2008 Application Number: 2008 -0805 Property Location: 710 Park Avenue Architectural Style/Date /Architect or Builder: Second Empire /1875 Property Owner: Georges Enderle Landmark or District Designation: Landmark/Chapin Park NR/LHD Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The Mary Chapin Anderson and Andrew Anderson house is a three storey Second Empire home with an irregular plan. It has a stone foundation with walls of shiplap clapboard siding with corner boards; the ,entablature has paired brackets. The house has an asphalt shingle hip roof with gable dormers while the tower in front has a mansard roof with wood shingles. There is a full width wrap around front porch with paired Doric columns on stone piers supporting an entablature with dentils and balustrade. The porch has a flat roof. The windows are 1/1 double hung and most have segmental arch molded entablatures. The front door is wood with a single leaded light; sidelights are leaded and there is a stained glass transom. ALTERATIONS: The porch was added in 1901 to reflect the classical revival style in vogue after the Colombian Exposition in Chicago. The metal finials at the corners of the tower have been removed. APPLICATION ITEMS: Refurbish/restore /retrofit existing window sashes in mater bedroom and bathroom on second floor as described in annex. Old glasses will be stored in basement. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT,: Please refer to Replacement Systems International, Ltd. proposal by Richard C. Spigelmyer. Exhibit A. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES:, CHAPIN PARK STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES; 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 unites and trim resembling the original. GROUP B LANDMARK STANDARDS: b. Treatment: Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will nor alter the style or original form. Such improvements include reproofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark.... STAFF RECOMMENDATION:. Staff Recommends Approval: The work proprosed is identical to COA# 2008 -0604 approved by Commission on June 16, 2008.