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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 3 October 2012 Application Number: 2412-1003 Property Location: 701 Pennsylvania Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Italianate11865 Property Owner: John Morris Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark and National Register Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This is a. two storey wood frame Italianate built upon a stone foundation . It has a hipped roof with asphalt shingles. The walls are clapboard siding. There is a length front porch with wood decking and turned columns; there is a full length rear porch with the same details. The windows and front door have arched openings that splay out at the top and bottom. The windows are 4/4 double hung. There is a double bracketed cornice line with dentils ALTERATIONS: This entire structure has been extensively restored since 2002. The roof is a replacement as are some of the windows. The porches are restorations. Siding has been replaced in-kind. APPLICATION ITEMS: 6' privacy fence in back yard (stockade with dog ear top cut.) Posts will be PT 4x4 set 2 ft. deep in ground with concrete footings. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The homeowner proposes to enclose the back yard of his house beginning at the rear set backs of the house and terminating at the sides of the garage. He will be installing a 6' hood privacy fence with 4x4 posts set in concrete. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: 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 the 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 white 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 ht landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt die visible unity ofoverall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the fencing as it conforms to the Group B standards for Landmarks and will not impact the architectural integrity of the house. Catherine D. Hostetler, Director