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In April, 1982 the Commission approved a new fiberglass shingled roof. The window shutters noted on the 1985 survey card have been removed. APLICATION ITEMS: New siding and windows for lead abatement. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The homeowner wished to replace some of the windows in the home with vinyl replacement windows. The exterior of the home will be resurfaced with Pelican Bay One Ultra -Premium Shake and Scallop Siding with vinyl Hand Split shakes to match the original. The vinyl shakes will be installed over the original wood shakes. The home owner has also submitted the results from the lead testing of the exterior of the house. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Reading was waived by President Klusczinski. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The removal of the windows and the re -siding over the original siding with vinyl is not in keeping with the Standards adopted by Edgewater Place. The windows are not deteriorated beyond repair and the siding appears to be in good shape but with a failing paint job. The house should be stripped to the bare wood and re -painted. Staff also recognizes that this remedy is not within the economic means of the home owner. However encapsulating the house in vinyl siding may be to the detriment of the house by running the risk of moisture build up and may eventually rot the structure. Staff does not recommend approval. There was a discussion between the Commissioners and homeowner, Laura Mallozzi concerning the pros and cons of siding the house versus painting and why the painting of the house was not considered as an option. The COA was tabled until the December 15, 2008 meeting so the homeowner could explore that option. Laura Mallozzi signed a Waiver of n Statutory Time Period For Certificate of Appropriateness. STAFF REPORT CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: November 5. 2008 Application Number: , 2008-1103 Property Location: 734 Park Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Gabled-Ell/1890 Property Owner: Carol and John Sherman Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park L.H.D./N.R. Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This is a two storey gabled ell with an irregular floor plan situated on a brick foundation. The house has cedar shake siding with one over one double hung windows. The porch runs the full width of the house and has a shed roof with pedimented gable entry bay supported on turned wood columns. 2