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Metal, vinyl, or fiberglass awnings, hoods, and fake shutters that would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building should not be used. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends replacement of 3 windows. These windows are not original to the house, only to the addition. Furthermore, windows are in the rear and side of house, not visible from the street and will retain a uniform appearance to the rest of the house as the existing storm windows will remain on. On a motion by Linda Riley to approve with a second by Lynn Patrick Vote: 6-0 COA 2010-1206A was approved with a unanimous vote. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 6 December 2010 Application Number: 2010-1206B Property Location: 655 River Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Gabled-ell/l894 Property Owner: Carl Brunson Landmark or District Designation: Edgewater Place Rating: Listed as a non contributing vacant lot in 2005 Survey DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This house is a one storey structure with an attic set upon an irregular brick foundation situated on a double lot at the dead end of River Avenue. There is a tall brick chimney on the west side. The exterior walls are covered with wood shingle siding and the cross gable roof is covered with fiberglass shingles. The 2/2 windows and storms appear to be original to the house. The 4/1 wood windows may be original to the enclosure noted in the 1933 on the Assessor's Card. The entry door may be original to the house. ALTERATIONS: The Assessor Card notes that in 1933 the porch was enclosed and that there was an addition to the front of the house. It also notes that there was wood siding which was covered after 1949 with the current siding application. The roof has been replaced with a COA approved on November 17, 1987 with Owens Coming Fiberglass shingles. The flat roof surface is covered with rolled aluminum roofing. APPLICATION ITEMS: 6' X 12' addition to northwest corner of home per attached illustration and description submitted. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Mr. Brunson proposes to construct an addition to the rear of his house. There will be a new concrete foundation poured (this house does not have a full basement) and new framing. The existing siding will be salvaged and reused to cover the exterior walls. A window will be salvaged from the exterior wall at the site of the new construction and placed in the new exterior wall. The extended flat roof will be covered with rolled aluminum roofing and tie into the current roofing materials. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Edeewater Place: III. NEW CONSTRUCTION A. HEIGHT AND PROPORTION The majority of structures in the district are two stories in high and are square or rectangular in plan. There are a few single story bungalows. The most prevalent facade proportions are between a 1:1 and 1:2 height to width ratio. Required The height of a new structure and its height to width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the district. The building height shall be no greater that that of the tallest existing structure and no less than that of the lowest existing structure in the same block. Facade proportions shall be established by permitting no structure with a facade wider or narrower than those existing in the same block. Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. Recommended Contemporary designs should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood. Prohibited Additions may not be constructed that would change the existing facade of a building, alter its scale or architectural character, or add new height. Not Recommended New stories should not be added, nor should existing stories be removed, which would destroy important architectural details, features or spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with what exists should not be permitted in the new additions. B. BUILDING MATERIALS IN NEW CONSTRUCTION Wall materials in the district range from brick, clapboard, shingles and masonry to aluminum siding. Required Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in type, scale, texture, and color with adjacent structures. Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the existing or original materials of that structure. As much of the original structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building. 3