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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 4 June 20.1.0 Application Number: 2010-0604A Property Location: 708 N. St. Joseph Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: American Four Squaret.1903 Property Owner: William & Catherine Hostetler Landmark or District Designation: River Bend Rating: Nan -Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: 2 storey square plan on :raised concrete foundation. Fagade is restored clapboard. Steeply pitched hip roof with hipped dormer on North side and gabled dormer on front facade -all covered in asphalt shingles. There is a 1 storey porch with hipped roof, concrete steps and deck, and iron supports and railing. Windows are I A double hung with aluminum storm windows. Front door is paneled with aluminum storm door. There is a center brick chimney. ALTERATIONS: 1977 one storey rear addition; 1983 patio and walls in rear enclosed with brick; 2006 complete re -roof; 2008-2010 non -original insul brick siding removed and clapboard restored and painted. APPLICATION ITEMS: 1. (Brick replacement) of cement 8"x16"xI-pavers with bricks on the path around the house from the back patio to front walk. 2. (Replacement) of cement walk from sidewalk to front steps with bricks. Reason: cement is broken - improve the look and safety of walks. 3. Remove two trees in front lawn. Reason: one tree is overhanging house and the roots of both trees are entering the sewer line. Replace with two smaller city approved trees in tree lawn. 4. Remove four trees along the alleyway. Reason: trees are dying and overhanging house and electrical wires. Replace with 4 evergreens. 5. Put up a 2' retaining wall along the alley 63' long to improve the look of the property. Made of cement retaining blocks. *1,2,5 to be done by homeowner. *3,4 to be done by a contractor. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Homeowner wishes to 1. Replace cement pavers with brick Paveloc-Antiqued Holland on path around house from back patio to front walk. 2. Replace cement walk from sidewalk to front steps with (same) brick. 3. Remove two trees in front lawn and replace with two smaller city approved trees in tree lawn. Replacement approval granted by City Forester. 4. Remove four trees along rtil.ey-C�ty I'U.c�i�, �wwlude5; "ti es arc 17]aittedin-a Vf'ry`l7ad Spot''': � EreCt a ?' retaining wall along alley using Unilock-Stack Stone. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: I. THE ENVIRONMENT A. IN THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT