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June 7, 2010 <br />To the Historic Preservation Commission: <br />Here is a description of the deck, pergola and studio repair project at 424.Mallitou Place <br />in the Chapin Park neighborhood: <br />Deck: a replacement for one that was failing down, the deck is sturdier, slightly larger <br />and incorporates a pergola. The material is pressure -treated lumber. The dimensions are <br />12'x12'. There are two stairs on the south and east sides, of 13" treads and 5.5" risers. <br />The pergola incorporates architectural details from the front porch and is in proportion <br />with my small house. It will be covered %vith roses and sweet autumn clematis someday. <br />There is a partial trellis wall on the north side of the porch/pergola that imitates the <br />handmade front porch facing proportions, enlarged to an appropriate scale. <br />Studio: a former garage, it was converted into a studio by former owner, the writer <br />Frances Sherwood, from whom I bought the house in 2000. The contractor is replacing <br />the roof with shingles that match the house. He is reglazing the windows as well. <br />Everything will look the same as it has since I bought it. <br />Contractor: Scott Hires, of HIRES FOR HIRE - who grew up in this neighborhood on <br />Riverside Drive where his mother still lives - is doing the work. lie plans to attend the <br />June 21 C of A board meeting to answer any questions on this project. Hires does <br />excellent work and has a real appreciation for historic houses. lie can be reached at 574- <br />291-7091. <br />I do apologize for my backwards timing on the approval process. Next time *1 will know <br />the procedure and will follow it. <br />Sincerely, <br />Molly B. Moon <br />