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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: September 3, 2010 Application Number: 2010-0903 Property Location: 559 River Architectural Style/Date[Architect or Builder: American foursquarelCraftsmen/ 1920/Whitconib & Keller Property Owner: Amy and Matt Dowd Landmark or District Designation. Edgewater Rating: Non -Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The home is a two storey house set upon a rectangular plan that includes an enclosed porch and an attached garage. The exterior walls are covered with asbestos shin -les. The cross hip roof has asphalt shingles and a wide over hang with aluminum soffit. The enclosed porch has end piers that extend above its roof. The windows are double hung 511 vertical sash. A1,TERATIONS: Sonic of the windows have aluminum storms. The asbestos shingle siding was installed prior to *1949 and the aluminum soffit was added. The -roof appears to be a replacement. The side steps and landing were replaced with COA 2008-0328. APPLICATION ITEMS: Replacing existing shingled roof with new shingles. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: This project is a complete tear off of the 3 tab asphalt shingles and re -roofing with architectural shingles. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: EDGEWATER B. ROOFS AND ROOFING Roof shapes in the district vary from hip and gable to gambrel. All are covered with asphalt shingles. Eaves in most cases, have wood facias with gutters and downspouts. Some aluminum sided houses have aluminum covered facias. Required The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the roof its essential character, such as dormer windows, cornices, brackets and weather vanes, shall be retained. 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 existing or original in composition, size, shape, color, and texture. Prohibited Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof by adding architectural features or roofing materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character. Not Recommended If aluminum or vinyl siding is added to a building, overhanging eaves and gables should not be covered or enclosed. STAFF RECOMNIMENDATION: Staff recommends approval as the project conforms to the Edgewater Standards and Guidelines.