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Property Owner: Kathy Vetter Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: 1716 E. Wayne is a 2 %2 storey frame construction with rusticated, yellow brick -veneer, set upon a concrete foundation. The gable roof has a steep slope with moulded raking trim and returns; it covered with asphalt shingles. The windows are casement style replacement windows with storms. The wood clapboard infill under the windows of the enclosed side porch are covered with vinyl siding. There is a multi -paned picture window flanked by four side -lights with a brick header sill. There are paired six -light casement windows with wrought iron below directly above the bellcast gable roof over the entry. The entry has timber columns, brick corbelled brackets and a brick stoop with turned balustrades. There is a shed dormer at the west side over the enclosed side porch with replacement casement style windows. There is a two car brick garage with gable roof and asphalt shingles at the side of the house toward the rear. ALTERATIONS: The 1987 survey card notes that the house has had major alterations. The brick fagades, porches features and roofs over the front and side entrances and the wood front door appear to be original to the structure. The original roof was asphalt shingle and has been replaced. The side porch was constructed an open porch and enclosed before 1949. All of the windows have been replaced with vinyl windows with storm windows. All of the wood clapboard has been covered with vinyl of the same width as the original clapboard. Staff has not been able to located COAs for the windows or the siding. The garage may not be original to the house as the location is not the same as the 1932 Assessor's Card APPLICATION ITEMS: Replace roof with GAF Timberline 30 yr. Architectural style shingles. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: This is a complete tear off and re -roof of the asphalt shingles and application of architectural style shingles to the roof. There is a dumpster on site to contain debris and haul it away. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East 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 facias 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 which 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 structure; 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 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the replacement asphalt shingle roofing material as it is appropriate to the architectural style of the house. Staff would also recommend that the Commission re-evaluate the rating. No Motion COA 2010-0303 No action was taken. The COA was neither approved nor denied. The Director was instructed to write to the contractor about the necessity of applying for a