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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the application as presented as it will stabilize and ensure the longevity of the existing structure. In-kind materials will be used and the enclosure will not impair the function of the door nor will it narrow the opening any smaller than that of the original opening. On a motion by Lynn Patrick with a second by Kevin Buccellato to approve application as submitted. Vote: 5 — 0 Unanimous. COA#2012-0507E Approved. Applicant is interested in updating the rating on this property. 6.557 Edgewater COA#2012-0518 Edgewater Place Representation by Tina Assimos, Owner STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 18 May 2012 Application Number: 2012-0518 Property Location: 557 Edgewater Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Prairie/1920/Whitcomb&Keller Property Owner: Tina Assimos Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark/Edgewater Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The house was landmarked in 2000. This is a two storey stucco home with intersecting hip roofs covered with Art Lock asphalt shingles. It has broad flat soffited overhangs. There is an enclosed front porch surrounded by stucco piers facing the river. The windows are 1/1 double hung with divided upper light. There is a porte 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. ALTERATIONS: Aluminum storms were added (COA1981-0414). Rear and side foundation windows replaced with vinyl windows (COA 1984-0813)A two storey rear addition was built in 1989 that replaced a two storey porch and vinyl beaded soffit was installed (COA1989-0110). The roof material is not original to the house (COA 1998-0617) or the garage(COA 1999-1130). Replaced 90 year old garage door and garage floor. Straightened driveway and with concrete. Built/Constructed roof over rear entry door in style of rear bay window roof, proportional to doorway size, approximately 4'x4'. Constructed wood steps with landing and banister at 45 degree angle to rear door so that steps face the driveway. (COA2011-0428) APPLICATION ITEMS: Remove existing shingles and replace with TAMCO Heritage Premium Shingles and repair built in gutters DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT. The homeowner has retained Freund Roofing and Installation to remove the Sherriff-Goslin Interlocking Shingles and replace with architectural shingles asphalt shingles. The built in gutters will be repaired by Freund as well. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Groun B 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). Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carred through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1. Structure—Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction.