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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 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 replacement roofing. The roof is located on the back porch and is not visible from the street or the back yard area. Catherine D. Hostetler, Director On a motion by Kevin Buccellato with a second by Jerry Niezgodski to approve application with the condition that the perimeter of the roof is to be edged with copper. Vote: 5 — 0 Unanimous. COA #2012 -0807 Approved with conditions. 7.723 Park COA #2012 -0807A Chapin Park Representation by Patrick Lyden, owner STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 8 August 2012 Application Number: 2012 -0807A Property Location: 723 Park Avenue Architectural Style/Date /Architect or Builder: Queen Anne /1889/ Property Owner: Rita and J. Patrick Lyden Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark &Chapin Park LHD/NR Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Hodson's Castle is an elaborate 2' /s storey Queen Anne with an irregular floor plan set on a foundation built from "Notre Dame" yellow brick. The first storey if finished with narrow wood clapboards while the second storey has rounded and diamond shaped shingles. The two storeys are divided by a belt course of vertical siding and elaborately trimmed. The hip roof has gable dormers along with tower and bays with mansard wrapping around the rear corner. There are detailed carvings at roof edges and dormers. There is a corner tower with overhanging chamfered corner supported by two spindle columns. The window openings are simple double hung sashes with pilaster trim and carved corner blocks. The front door way are panel wood double leaf doors with single light and multi -pane over and below with a stained glass transom ALTERATIONS: The tower has been shortened. The verandah was been removed and replaced with two porches leading to the main entrance and the east side entrance. Roof has been replaced. New K -style gutter were installed and the foundation repaired and reinforced (COA #2009- 0406C) Rear attic venting skylights were added with COA #2010 - 0406). APPLICATION ITEMS: Please refer to attached description. DISCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The homeowner proposes the following: Demolish existing driveway apron in between street and existing sidewalk (note no driveway exists). Repair existing concrete curb and install new concrete cur where driveway apron was located. Install sod where driveway apron was located. Replace /repair existing crumbling concrete step in front of house (second step up from ground level). Demolish and replace existing cracked sidewalk section (approx. 3'x3' section) and add new sidewalk section installed between the street and the existing sidewalk to correspond to walk -up sidewalk to front steps (see attached pictures). Remove all debris from the site. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: B. BUILDING SITE, LANDSCAPING & ACCESSORIES This section focuses on individual properties and amenities. Building sites tend to be irregularly 7