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features, such as aluminum insulating glass combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors, shall not be installed. Not Recommended Awnings, hoods, and fake shutters made of metal, vinyl, or fiberglass should not be used if they would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the work on the porch. The open air porch with the Doric columns will complement the colonial revival architectural style of the house, and reintroduce an original feature of the house. The proposed porch will expose original features of the exterior east wall of the house -the arched windows and the French doors - currently concealed by the enclosed porch. Staff consulted with Preservation Specialist, Wayne Doolittle concerning the removal and replacement of the original front door. It is his opinion that the door can be restorgd and used in place. Staff does not recommend approval of the replacement of the front door since the original can be re -used and the proposed replacement door does not resemble to original. Staff does approve of the replacement of the current storm door with a full view storm door. Motion to approve Items 1-8 including amendments: Jerry Niezgodski Second: Linda Riley Vote to approve Items 1-8 including amendments: 7-0 (Unanimous) STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: May 4, 2009 Application Number: 2009-0504B Property Location: 619 Edgewater Drive Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Dutch Colonial Revival/1924/Whitcomb and Keller Property Owner: Sandra and Chris Wilson Landmark or District Designation: Edgewater Place LHD Rating: Contributing Note: Amendments agreed to by petitioner are represented in bold italics under "Application Items" DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This two storey Dutch Colonial Revival home has a rectangular plan set upon a brick and concrete foundation. The exterior walls are clapboard and the flared gable roof with full shed dormer is covered with asphalt shingles. There is an off center brick chimney with corbelled top. There is a balcony over the front porch with balustrade. The front porch is open with square posts with balustrade. The windows are double hung 8 over 1. There are 2 single leaf multi -pane French style doors leading to balcony. The house is on a very small and irregularly shaped lot on the corner of Bronson and Edgewater (See Exhibit A). ALTERATIONS: Two skylights in the eastern exposure of the roof; front porch rebuilt with new decking and rails to match style of house in 2006; there are some aluminum storm windows and an aluminum storm door Picket fence added in 1996 with commission approval. Changes in landscaping: removal of stone wall near side basement door and approved dead tree removals. 2