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On a motion by Jerry Niezgodski with a second by Alice McLane to approve application as submitted. Vote: 4 -0 COA 2011 -0729A was approved unanimously. 7. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: August 3, 2011 Application Number: 2011 -0803 Property Location: 1340 East Wayne Street South Architectural Style/Date /Architect or Builder: Renaissance Revival/1929 Property Owner: John and Ellen Stolte Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street LHD Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The structure is a two- storey frame construction with an irregular plan and brick fagade. The hip roof has a wide overhang, supported by large brackets and is covered in asbestos shingles. The first storey has grouped casement windows with concrete sills. The second storey has 6/1 double hung windows with brick header course sills and soldier brick. The entryway is a central brick arch with stone keystones and irregularly located quoins. ALTERATIONS: None recorded. APPLICATION ITEMS: Tear off and re -roof. Going from asbestos shingle to 25 year 3 -tab. Maple red. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The roof appears to be the original asbestos shingles and is currently covered in a green moss. The owner reports that the roof is leaking. Contractor for the owner has proposed a tear off and re -roof from the existing asbestos to 3 -tab asphalt of a similar reddish color. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wayne Street Local Historic District II. EXISTING STRUCTURES 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 fascias 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 proposed project to replace the roof as to prevent further water damage to the interior of the structure. In addition, it will match as closely as possible the color of the existing asbestos roof. Homeowner amends application to substitute architectural shingle where it had been previously designated as three -tab. On a motion by Jerry Niezgodski with a second by Mike Voll to approve application as amended by applicant to substitute architectural shingle where it had been previously designated as three -tab. Vote: 4 -0 COA 2011 -0803 was approved unanimously as amended. 8. STAFF REPORT