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gabled roof has asphalt shingles. The porch has 2 support columns, a flat to slightly sloped roof and flat decorated entablatures. There is a balcony on the west side with post and lintel railing with X crossings over an enclosed porch. The chimney protrudes on the west wall and is constructed with regular bond brick painted white. The windows are double hung 3/3 with shutters. ALTERATIONS: The aluminum siding has been replaced with vinyl siding. There is a one storey addition and deck at the rear of the home. All of the windows at the rear and half of the east side have been replaced and have replacement storms. The rest of the windows appear to be original to the house and have replacement storms. The door appears to be original with a replacement storm door. APPLICATION ITEMS: Repair deteriorated chimney by removing damaged top portion and replacing; repair deteriorated bricks /mortar throughout. Will restore to same height/configuration and repaint white. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The homeowner wishes to remove the courses of deteriorating brick from the severely damaged chimney. These original bricks are common, unglazed and then painted white. The current chimney cap is believed to have been formed from excess mortar; it is cracked and is contributing to the deterioration to the bricks. The homeowner also wishes to replace all deteriorating brick throughout the chimney; rebuild the chimney to its original height using new brick and mortar that closely matches the dimensions of the original brick with mortar and then re -paint it white. The new poured concrete chimney cap will be installed and the chimney caps will be replaced on all three flues. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: II. BASIC STRUCTURAL MATERIAL AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES Preferred: Retain and maintain the original exterior building material. Frame Structures: Repair, repaint, and/or clean siding to deter deterioration. Masonry Structures: Tuck -point brick and stone, repair stucco and repaint trim, stucco and brick (if painted) to deter deterioration. Retain and maintain architectural detail of structures such as wrought iron, tile, brackets, etc., or replace when necessary with similar material in texture, size and appearance. Permitted: If vinyl or aluminum siding is the only economic solution to a deteriorating frame house, architectural detail must be visually preserved. The siding used should match the original in style, width, and lap as closely as possible. Prohibited: Do not use asbestos or asphalt siding on frame structures. Do not use artificial brick or cast stone siding on brick, masonry, stucco, or frame structures. Do not sandblast or use harsh detergents in cleaning brick, masonry or stucco. III. STRUCTURES A. ROOFS Preferred: Keep the original shape of the roof. Retain the original roofing material. A special effort should be made to do this when the roof in question is of tile, slate, or some other unique material not usually found today. Preserve or replace all architectural features which give the roof its character, such as dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting, weathervanes, and special eaves. Permitted: When necessary to replace roofing material, match the original as closely as possible in size, shape and texture. Prohibited: Do not add, remove, or alter features which will change its character or the architectural character of the house. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the chimney restoration and repair proposal as the project is consistent with the Standards for this district. On a motion by Lynn Patrick with a second by Sandy Rossow Vote: 7 -0 COA 2010 -0331 was approved with a unanimous vote. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: April 1, 2010 Application Number: 2010 -0401 Property Location: 503 N. Lafayette Blvd. Architectural Style/Date /Architect or Builder: Vernacular -Gable Front/1900 Property Owner: Burton, Raquel Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park NRD/LHD Rating: Non - contributing 4