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J. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING RNING APPLICAT.ION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 28 April 2011 Application Number. 2011-0428 Property Location: 557 Edgewater Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Pr:briell920/Wltitearnb&Kellcr Property Owner: Tina Assimos 1. andm:tri: or District Designation: Local Land marliEtlgeivater .Rating;: Outstandint, DESCRIPTIO! OF STRUC:'TURE/ SITE.: The house was landmarked in2Ci00. -]']its is -it tWb S101cv stucco home with intersecting hip roofs covered with Art Lock asphalt shingles. It has broad flat soffited overhangs. There is art enclosed front porch surrounded by stucco piers facing the river. Tile windows are lit double hung with divided upper light. There is a parte 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. ,* LTERA`I'IONS: Aluminum storms were added {C:'OA1981-11414). Rear and side foundation windows_ replaced with vinyl windows (C'OA i 9114-0813)A two storey rear addition was built in 1989 that replaced a two storey porch and vinyl beaded soffit was installed (COA1989-0110). The roofmaterial is not original to the house {C"OA 1()98- 0617) or the g aragc(COA 1999-1130). APPLICATION ITENTS: Replace 90 year old garage door that rails off track when trying to operate -tried repairing 2 years agcy at cost of 5250.00 but door remains inoperable. Have replaced garage floor. Remove about 5" of sod to straighten drive Nvay and replace with concrete. Huild;'Construct roof over re:ir 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 C.?F.I'I OPIC:)SEI) PROJECT. Replace the oarave doors with custom made 13'01'.9" hemlock wood.doons resembling the original using Model 7412 "IDerby". Remove the 5-6" of sod bordering tapered driveway and pour concrete to ac}neve:t rectangular, straight drive. ,At the rear of the house Oil the 1989 addition: replace demolished concrete steps that deteriorated with wood stairs and landing; and railings. Construct a 4'X4"roof over tilt: dootivay and new steps that will resemble the roof over the: bump -out to p everit 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. Ccdar will be stained to match the house. STA\DAR111S AND GUIDELINES: Grout) B The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural trtents and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation. or addition to a historic. landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, speeifications: artd.for samples where appropriate. A. l-laititenanee The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way, involveany direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The C:'ortirnission shall encourage the proper maintenance, of all structure or situs. B, Treatment Treatment shall be defined as anv 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 chang;c 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 landrnark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificate cif Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style cemsi aency with the; original surfaces. _ C. Renovation and Additions Renovation is the modification of a structure, whicli sloes not :alter the ggeneral massing while and addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition).