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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 4 May 2011 Application Number: COA#2011-0421 Property Location: 1615 East Wayne Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Tudor Revival/1929/H.R. Stapp for Whitcomb and Keller Property Owner: J.C. and Julie Ducom Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The brick house is a 2'/x storeys with a rectangular plan and steep gable roof with thin wood rake trim. The roof is slate and the shed roof dormer is also covered in slate. There is a series of 5 diamond paned lead glass windows across the front. There are 8 light casement windows in the lower and upper levels. There are brick chimneys at each end and half-timbering and stucco on the west side toward the rear and the back gable. ALTERATIONS: Fifteen windows were replaced with Eagle brand casement windows with COA#1997-0825. APPLICATION ITEMS: Remove existing deteriorated slate tile roof, water damaged sub straight and install high quality GAF Grand Slate fiberglass asphalt Look -a -like. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Remove the original, but failing slate roofing material. Repair decking as needed, install ice and water shield and install GAF Grand Slate Fiberglass Asphalt roofing material. Haul away all debris. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wavne Street: B. ROOFS AND ROOFING Roof shapes in the district encompass most of the various designs found in residential structures. Roofs are covered ith a variety of materials such as asphalt, asbestos, wood, and slate shingles, as well as clay tiles.. Residences in ost cases have wood fascias with gutters and downspouts. The fascia of some vinyl or metal sided houses are overed 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 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. he GAF product will restore the original look of the slate roof.