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Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while and addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition). Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of ht landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1. Structure— Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 2. Material Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a. wood —all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The windows in the converted school house are not original to the structure. The windows on the first floor have been replaced at least once and the windows on the second floor were added when the school was converted to a dwelling. Staff recommends approval of the vinyl replacement windows on the second floor and in the rear on the first floor. The first floor windows with the transoms are problematic because of the floor joist is in the transom section of the windows which blocks the removal of the transom without destroying the transoms. The transom sections of these windows are very poorly insulated. The use of the white raised panel is an appropriate solution to this problem as it will cover the insulation and sheathing and achieve the look of what is there now. The white trim will match the rest of the trim on the house when the Swanks re -paint the house. Staff is withholding recommending the approval of the vinyl replacement windows in the windows with the transoms until the Schoberg estimate is evaluated. On a motion by Linda Riley to approve application as presented. Motion dies for lack of a second. On a motion summarized by Tim Klusczinski and adopted by Jerry Niezgodski to defer application to the expert opinion of both Architectural Historian, Dave Steinhauer and Commissioner Todd Zeiger to make a call on the disposition of this windows case with a second by Lynn Patrick Vote: 3 -1 COA 2010 -0802 was deferred to the expert opinions of absent commissioners with a 3 -1 vote. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: August 2, 2010 Application Number: 2010 -0802A Property Location: 812 Golden Architectural Style/Date /Architect or Builder: American Foursquare/ 1911 Property Owner: Kennedy Kafatia Landmark or District Designation: Riverside Drive LHD Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The 2 storey frame house has a square plan and is set upon a concrete block foundation. It has a high hip roof with a gable projection on the main fagade and it is covered in asphalt shingles. The walls are aluminum sided. The some of the upper floor windows and the front fagade windows appear to be original 1 /1. All the windows have aluminum storms. There is an open porch with concrete block pillars and piers with wood Doric columns. The front door appears to be original. The house is situated on a very small wedge- shaped lot with a narrow front and side yard; the garage completely dominates the rear yard. ALTERATIONS: The house is aluminum sided and all windows have aluminum storms. The roof was replaced in 2007 with COA 2007 -0316. The storm door is not original and the front porch decking and balustrade are treated wood replacements. The lattice under the porch appears to be a vinyl replacement product. The south kitchen window has been reduced in size and replaced with a modem vinyl replacement window (1985). A south basement window has been replaced with a vinyl replacement window and the other south side basement window has a deteriorating aluminum storm and wood window. A window at the rear of the house has been removed and/or covered with aluminum siding (1985). The steel security door at the rear of the house is a replacement. The garage appears to be original.