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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: November 5, 2012 Application Number: 2012-1105 Property Location: 14912 Brick Road, Granger Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: T-Plan/Italianate/1892/D. Werst & Sons Builder Property Owner: David and Bobbie Seng Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Harris Township District No. 1 School is a two storey T - plan Italianate on a cut stone foundation. The cross gabled roof has a high pitch with boxed cornice, wide plain frieze and is shingled with asphalt. Walls are redbrick. 1 -over -1 double hung windows with . transom replaced the 4 -over -4 wood double hungs retaining the brick arch lintels. Front entry door is solid with six panels with transom. A -modern garage exists at south end of lot. - - - -- ALTERATIONS: The rear of the structure was burned to the ground, causing the roof to collapse in 1988. The structure began its transformation from a school house into a single family home with COA issued October 6, 1989. Windows and front door are replacements. Composite material deck has been installed in the rear with a vinyl spindle stair rail. Rear fagade has a window wall in center. APPLICATION ITEMS: Fencing in back yard with French Gothic style wood fence. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The owners have selected four fence styles intended to collectively work together to fully enclose the rear yard to contain a curious dog. As identified on the key provided by the owner, (A) is a 3' Colonial spindle white vinyl porch railing that will be installed only on the rear composite deck, to connect the existing stair rail of the same style. Beginning at the bottom of the stair is (B) a 4' French Gothic spaced wood picket fence installed to connect with the garage. A gate of the same style will be installed. At the garage rear will be (D) a 4' green vinyl coated chain link fence that will extend across the back of the property against a field, turning to wrap the side of the rear yard. Two gates of the same style will be installed near the garage. Where (D) terminates at the side of the rear yard, (C) 6' French Gothic good neighbor style semi -privacy fence begins and will complete the side of the rear yard and turn to connect with the rear corner of the house. A 10' double drive gate of the same style,'will be installed on the street facing fence, which is the terminus for the driveway. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: GROUP B STANDARDS G. Buildine Site and Landscaping 2. Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings, and newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the, buildings historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Front yard areas should not be fenced except in cases where historic documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. Fencing should be in character with the buildings style, materials, and scale. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval as the fence selections will creatively adapt to the character of the property on each side, conforming to the guidelines. Elicia D. Feasel Assistant Director