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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 29 April 2011 Application Number: 2011-0429 Property Location: 13271 Adams Road Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: 1871/Italianate style applied to a 3 -bay 1-house/Joseph Singer, builder Property Owner:, Michael Wheeler Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The red brick 2 %Z storey Italianate has a solid stone foundation. The windows have segmental brick arches and segmented window frames, double hung 2/2 and 2/1, with fixed transoms on the second floor. The gable roof has asphalt shingles deep cornices with brackets and dentil moulding. The front porch is open with turned posts and a concrete stoop. The Cherry Road porch has square posts with brackets and a wide dentil frieze with brackets. There is a westside rear one storey ell with French Doors. ALTERATIONS: The roofing materials are not original to the house (COA 2009-0821). The French doors, new siding on the ell were approved with COA#2001-0713-1.5 Pine trees and 2 Walnut trees were removed in the right of way for a utility upgrade with COA 2007-0501. —APPLICATION ITEMS: Please see attached narrative, site plan and figures. The Troyer Group engineer) is submitting this COA Application on behalf of St. Joseph County Engineering, Friends of Granger Paths (project sponsors) and Michael Wheeler (property owner). DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT. To install a multi use 10 foot concrete path along Adams Road in the right of way 42' from the front of the house as part of the Phase I Granger Paths Project. Remove trees and replant with landscaping and installation of a 1900 wrought iron fence all per diagrams and illustrations provided. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: 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 Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general 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).