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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 new roof as it conforms to the East Wayne Street Guidelines. The slate roof has deteriorated considerably and continues to flake and chip off the roof giving it the "rusticated" look it currently has. The GAF product will restore the original look of the slate roof. On a motion by Todd Zeiger with a second by Jerry Niezgodski to continue application for further investigation to look at alternative materials. Vote: 6-0 COA 2011-0421 was continued with conditions. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 28 April 2011 Application Number: 2011-0428 Property Location: 557 Edgewater Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Prairie/1920/Whitcomb&Keller Property Owner: Tina Assimos Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark/Edgewater Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The house was landmarked in 2000. This is a two storey stucco home with intersecting hip roofs covered with Art Lock asphalt shingles. It has broad flat soffited overhangs. There is an enclosed front porch surrounded by stucco piers facing the river. The windows are 1/1 double hung with divided upper light. There is a pone cochere at the west side main entrance. There is a detached 2 car garage with two sets of double leaf wood doors with 8 light windows. ALTERATIONS: Aluminum storms were added (COA1981-0414). Rear and side foundation windows replaced with vinyl windows (COA 1984-0813)A two storey rear addition was built in 1989 that replaced a two storey porch and vinyl beaded soffit was installed (COA 1989-0110). The roof material is not original to the house (COA 1998-0617) or the garage(COA 1999-1130). APPLICATION ITEMS: Replace 90 year old garage door that falls off track when trying to operate -tried repairing 2 years ago at cost of $250.00 but door remains inoperable. Have replaced garage floor. Remove about 5" of sod to straighten driveway and replace with concrete. Build/Construct roof over rear entry door in style of rear bay window roof, proportional to doorway size, approximately 4'x4'. Construct wood steps with landing and banister at 45 degree angle to rear door so that steps face the driveway. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT. Replace the garage doors with custom made 13'x7'.9" hemlock wood doors resembling the original using Model 7412 "Derby". Remove the 5-6" of sod bordering tapered driveway and pour concrete to achieve a rectangular, straight drive. At the rear of the house on the 1989 addition: replace demolished concrete steps that deteriorated with wood stairs and landing and railings. Construct a 4'X4"roof over the doorway and new steps that will resemble the roof over the bump -out to prevent deterioration from rain. Construct cedar steps with landing and banister in Prairie style with Prairie style caps on the post at the rear door so that steps face the driveway. Cedar will be stained to match the house. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Group B The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate. 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 structure 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 he 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 3