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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS mm�ate: 31 October 2012 Application Number: 2012-1031 Property Location: 519 S. St. Joseph Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: 1900/Free Classic Property Owner: Sheila McCarthy Landmark or District Designation: Taylor's Field Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This two storey plus attic Free Classic has an irregular plan and is situated on a rough cut stone foundation. The exterior walls are clapboard siding with Corner boards on the first floor only and bell cast shape to second floor wall. The pyramidal roof is covered with asphalt shingles and has large intersecting gable facades on the south and east (front) sides. There is a full width porch across front with wood flooring and balustrade, paired ionic wood columns, concrete steps and lattice work at base. The windows are wood 1/1 double hung though out; there is a multi paned fixed side lights around the Palladian window in the upper storey south gable... ALTERATIONS: The house was restored in 1981 by Historic Landmarks of Indiana and Southhold Heritage Foundation. The iron railings could have been added then to bring it up to Code. The roof is new. The rear addition has a concrete block foundation and probably was added later. The exterior surface of the house is failing; the interior is in very poor condition. . APPLICATION ITEMS: Remove addition in rear, which has deteriorated beyond repair and is crumbling; replace any missing clapboards, restore rear fagade. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The owner proposes to have the deteriorating rear addition to the house completely removed and then restore the rear facades clapboard and openings. .STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: V GENERAL: --A. Buildings in the district should not be demolished except where a building poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative. Documentation of interior and exterior features of the original buildings, especially homes rated as historically significant, is encouraged. Measured drawings and photographs may be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission for safekeeping and future reference. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. This house has been on Code's list of violations for at least a decade. The current homeowner is attempting to restore the original 1900 house. The rear addition has deteriorated to the point of being a hazzard and should be removed. Catherine D. Hostetler, Director