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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: July C, 2010 Application Number: 20.10-0702 Property Location: 1322 East Wayne Street North Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Tudor Revival/I929/H.R. Stapp for Whitcomb and Keller Property Owner: Myrna and Robert Wolosin Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Rating:Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUJCTURE/ SITE: This is a 2 storey frame house faced in brick and half timbering and stucco in a T plan with hip roof covered in asphalt shingles. The house has 6/1 and 616 double hung windows,. brick soldier course lintel, brick header course sills. There is a large front bay window and the entry has a recessed round archway with brick tabbing door surround set in a gable front. 'Dere is a pent roof across the front facade at the first floor lintel line. There is an oriel window above the front door. ALTERATIONS: The windows on the second floor were replaced by Pella windows "with COA 2003-0808-2. The windows on the first floor were replaced by Pella windows with COA 2004-0131 APPLICA'T'ION ITEMS: Replace existing roof with dimensional shingles. See attached proposal; comply with building code. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Remove all old shingles, clean up and haul away. Install new drip -edge to all of home, install new ice and water shield to all eaves and valleys; then install #301b roofing felt to rest of roof. Then install new torch down roofing to both flat areas on home. Also install new brown flashing to upper flat roof to match drip edge. Install new 30 year fiberglass shingles to all of home. Note this job will require scaffolding to protect gutters and landscaping. There is a S year guarantee on all of DLH Construction's workmanship. Job site is to be kept clean at all times. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Fast Wavne Street: B. ROOFS AND ROOFING Roof shapes in the district encompass most of the various designs found in residential structures. Roofs are covered with a variety of materials such as asphalt, asbestos, wood, and slate shingles, as well as clay tiles.. Residences in most cases have wood fascias with gutters and downspouts. The fascia of some vinyl or metal sided houses are covered with the same material. Required The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the roof its essential character shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting and weather vanes. 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 tivhich is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material that matches as closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color and texture. Gutters and downspouts are often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent deterioration of the stricture; 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 RECOMMI ENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the new roof as it conforms to the East Wayne street Guidelines.