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On a motion by Linda Riley for approval of application as amended by applicant to include the 1" storey windows with a second by Jerry Niezgodski Vote: 4-0 COA 2010-0427 was approved as amended with a unanimous vote. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: May 3, 2010 Application Number: 2010-0428 Property Location: 514 West LaSalle Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Free Classic/1904 Property Owner: Connie and Tom Tooley Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The house is a two storey plus attic Free Classic type which was constructed with a wood frame, overhanging second floor and clapboard and shingle siding. The roof has a center gable and a small hipped extension projecting off the back, box molded cornice and is covered with interlocking asphalt shingles. The chimney is brick and flush to the first floor and interior through the second and third floor with decorative brick chimney work at the top. The windows are all the double hung sash type that are hung from top hinges. The house also contains many decorative windows such as the wood framed stained glass panel in the back wall, the leaded glass design in the transom over the front window and the first floor side lights. One of the main features of the house is its front porch which has a brick base, wood slat floor, wood spindle balustrade and brick pedestals that support short Doric columns. It also has a plain entablature and a dentilated frieze pediment over the front entrance. ALTERATIONS: The home has been restored. The gutters have been repaired and replaced, the stucco removed from the brick foundation, the roofing has been replaced; the site has been extensively landscaped in the rear and enclosed with a privacy fence. Windows have been installed in the enclosed back porch. (COA#2002-0520a). Deck mounted skylights were installed to replace the "bubble"type. APPLICATION ITEMS: Complete tear -off of roofing materials, repair/replace decking as necessary, install ice/watershield, Install Certaineed Landmark Series 30 year Dimensional shingles. Repair Chimney as needed. re-noint with lime putty mortar. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The complete removal of all existing layers of roofing, estimated to be four layers, and the replacement of the Sherriff-Goslin interlocking shingles with the architectural asphalt dimensional shingles. All decking will be replaced and repaired; installation of ice/water shield as required by Building Code. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Groua B Standards: A. Maintenance: The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structures or sites. B. Treatment: Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re -roofing, glazing or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The Commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. Renovation and Additions: Renovation is the modification of a structure which does not alter the general massing while an addition is a change in mass. A modification which involves the removal of a part of the landmark should be considered under demolition. Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1. Structure: Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 7