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prevent deterioration of the structure; they should be maintained whenever possible or replaced with a style comparable and suitable to the architectural period. Prohibited Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from the thoroughfare by adding architectural features or large unsightly fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character. Not Recommended Overhanging eaves, soffits, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding metal or vinyl siding to a building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the re -roof , mimics the original shake roof, and the tree removals and the replanting of a tree or shrub in the front. Staff recommends the Preservation Specialist work with the contractor and the homeowner once the siding is removed to determine which replacement option should be chosen. On a motion by Lynn Patrick to approve application as submitted with a stipulation that Preservation Specialist work with the contractor and homeowner once the siding is removed to determine which replacement option should be chosen also that if there are any existing character features on the house, that they be retained with a second by Linda Riley Vote: 4 -0 COA 2010 -0723 was approved with conditions with a unanimous vote Catherine presented the opportunity for the commission to entertain another COA by the homeowners at 944 Riverside for a garage door. On a motion by Lynn Patrick for the commission to hear recently submitted COA 2010- 0810 as the last COA of the Public Hearing with a second by Jerry Niezgodski Vote: 4 -0 STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: July 28, 2010 Application Number: 2010 -0726 Property Location: 536 River Architectural Style/Date /Architect or Builder: Bungalow /1920 Property Owner: Dale Kokot Landmark or District Designation: Edgewater Rating: Non - Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: One and half storey bungalow on a rectangular plan with side brick chimney. It has two gabled front dormers set on a steep gabled roof that are covered with three tab asphalt shingles. Exterior walls are covered with aluminum and the windows have aluminum storms. The front door and double hung windows appear to be original with varying upper sash muntin patterns over one. The full length front porch has perma- stone knee walls and half columns and square wood supports for porch roof over northwest half of porch. ALTERATIONS: Aluminum storm windows were replaced in 1991. The 1932 Assessor Card notes that the exterior walls were stucco and that the roof had wood shakes. The aluminum siding was added and the roofing material has changed from wood shakes to asphalt shingles. APPLICATION ITEMS: Replacing roof. Complete tear off and re -roof using architectural shingles. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The homeowner proposes to have Advanced Roofing - tear off the existing roof down to the decking and completely install a new roofing system using architectural shingles. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: B. ROOFS AND ROOFING Roof shapes in the district vary from hip and gable to gambrel. All are covered with asphalt shingles. Eaves in most cases, have wood facial with gutters and downspouts. Some aluminum sided houses have aluminum covered facial. Required The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the roof its essential character, such as dormer windows, cornices, brackets and weather vanes, shall be retained. Recommended Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof shall be restored. Particular effort should be made to retain materials such as slate, tile and other unique materials not commonly found in new construction. Roof covering