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inserting the new window, shim and caulk, return the siding and add trim to simulate what was there -flat casing to butt to the siding. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wayne Street: C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are of wood or steel (some casements) or in the case of brick structures, stone sills and brick lintels Where metal or vinyl siding has been applied, window trim has been covered. Stone windows are of wood or aluminum. Required Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. Recommended Wood frame storm windows and doors painted to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames. If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design, and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used they should be of canvas material. Prohibited Original doors, windows and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re -used in place. New window and door openings which would alter the scale and proportion of the building shall not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features such as aluminum insulating glass combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors shall not be installed. Not Recommended Awnings, hoods, and fake shutters made of metal, vinyl, or fiberglass should not be used if they would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: No one is quite sure if the current windows are original to the house. The survey card indicates a 6/6 double hung pattern, while what is currently on the house is a mix of 6/6 on the second floor and 8/8 on the first floor in addition to other muntin patterns. Staff was unable to do an interior inspection of the windows; however what staff could observe from the exterior was that cosmetically the front first floor windows appeared to be OK. However, Bob Grant of Bob Grant Construction, Inc. performed an interior inspection and concluded that the windows require extensive repairs and that five of the fourteen are of an inferior quality. Staff recommends approval of the replacement windows. On a motion by Linda Riley with a second by Jerry Niezgodski to continue application pending closer inspection of windows by staff. Vote: 6 -0 COA 2011 -0404 was continued. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: April 4, 2011 Application Number: 2011 -0404A Property Location: 933 Riverside Drive Architectural Style/Date /Architect or Builder: Carpenter /1900 Property Owner: Kevin Burke and Lauren McLennan Landmark or District Designation: Riverside Drive LHD /Chapin Park NRD Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: One and a half storey, irregular plan structure on a concrete foundation. Roof is cross gable with flat roof dormers. Siding is clapboard. There is a small open porch with clapboard covered piers and walls. Windows are 6/1 double hung. ALTERATIONS: Wood fence replaced in same location in 2004. Re -roof with asphalt in 2009. APPLICATION ITEMS: Return front and rear lawns to original character with removal of multiple flower beds. Complete north portion of rear yard with 8 ft. wood privacy fence to match south, west and east portions. Convert front sidewalk to brick pavers to match Park Avenue. Move main entry sidewalk from Riverside Drive to Park for safety reasons. Remove dying tree in Park Avenue tree lawn. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: See attached. The 1987 survey card picture shows front and side yard lawns for this address rather than the gardens. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: I. THE ENVIRONMENT A. THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT Required Distinctive existing features such as parks, gardens, streetlights, fences, signs, benches, walkways streets alleys and building setbacks shall be retained. New plant materials, fencing, walkways, streetlights, signs and benches shall be