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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 9 May 2012 Application Number: 2012-0507A Property Location: 1611 E. Wayne Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Renaissance Revival/1929/H. R. Stapp/Whitcomb&Keller Property Owner: James P. Schmiedeler and Renee Marie LaReau Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Rating: Significant DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This two storey brick Renaissance Revival home has the original tile roof and features brick quoins, Corinthian columns between the front arched windows, leaded glass windows flank the decorative doorway molding. ALTERATIONS: The side porch was enclosed and the garage added around 1951. There are aluminum storm windows and storm door on front of house and five replacement fixed single pane windows. In 2008 per COA#2008-0904, 9 double hung windows, 5 vinyl picture windows and 1 hinged wood window were replaced with Marvin Insert wood windows; 3 double hung front second storey windows were replaced with Marvin wood sash-pacs and the front storm door was replaced with a Larson full view storm un almond. The non -original swimming pool in the rear was removed along with fencing along the driveway.. APPLICATION ITEMS: Remove failed stucco and rusted base anchorage assemblies (due to falling debris and stucco pieces). Replace with light weight EIFS to match appearance. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Slatile Restorations proposes to remove the deteriorating stucco on the entire surface of the soffit and replace it with E.I.F.S. (Externally Insulated Finish System). There will be a base sheet secured to the rafter tails with screws over which a reinforcement mesh is applied. There will be successive coats of trowel applied stucco finish. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: H. EXISTING STRUCTURES A. BUILDING MATERIALS _ Original exterior wall materials in the District include limestone, flagstone, stucco, clapboard, wood shingles, sandstone and masonry block. In some instances, vinyl or aluminum siding have been applied over the original surface. Required Original exterior building materials shall be retained. Deterioration of wood materials shall be prevented through repair, cleaning and painting. The existing or original architectural detail around windows, porches, doors and eaves should be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Masonry including brick, limestone, flagstone, sandstone and stucco shall be cleaned only when necessary to halt deterioration or to remove stains, and shall be done with a method acceptable for the preservation of the surface: i.e. low pressure water and soft natural bristle brushes. When repairing stucco, stucco mixture compatible in composition, color and texture shall be used: Recommended. Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. Metal or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only alternative to maintaining or replacing the original surface material. When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the original wood. Every effort should be made to retain the original