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,J e, STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 7 July 20.1.1 Application Number: 2011-0707 Property Location: 1130 E. Wayne Street ArchiteettiralStyle/Date/Arcliitector Builder: Tudor Revival/ I 928/NV]ii tcomb& Keller Property Owner: Kimberly and Mattliew Bloom Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This two storey brick Tudor Revival home has the original asbestos tile on the steep gable roof and steel caseinent windows with six lights and stationary transoms. The windows have brick header course sills and brick soldier course lintels. There is a round arch entry in the front gable with a brick corbelled door surround. There is a diamond brick pattern above the entry door. A gabled wood canopy with brackets is above the side door and the chimney on the west side of the house is brick with a stone cap. There is a one storey enclosed rear porch. ALTERATIONS: The enclosed back porch was a noted later addition to the house in the 1986 survey card. A two storey addition replaced the non -original porch with COA 2011-0502C APPLICATION ITEMS: Apply GAF Slateline shingles over original 1928 asbestos shingle roof per attached specifications. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: South Bend Roofing, Siding & Window Company is being contracted to do the roof on the rear addition approved with COA 2011-0502C. The homeowner would like to re -roof the main house with the GAF Slateline so that all the roofing materials match. The GAF Slateline will be hand nailed over the existing roof by "nesting" the new shingles to the existing roof according to proper re -roof procedures. They also propose a new edge metal and new metal "w" pattern valley at the new addition tie-in to match -the existing, use factory matched ridge cap, flash and seal all roof penetrations and wall intersections. Replace pipe boots as needed. Clean up and haul away debris. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wayne Street Local Historic District 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 %veather 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 addint, 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.