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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 5 September 2012 Application Number: 2012-0828 Property Location: 621 Lincoln Way East Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: 1892/ Free Classic Property Owner: Diane Erdman- Landmark rdmanLandmark or District Designation: Edgewater Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This is a two storey Free Classic with an irregular plan set upon a brick and concrete foundation. The walls have asphalt siding. The hip roof with gable projections have asphalt shingles. There is a 3/a length open front porch. The windows appear to be original 1/1 double hung with aluminum storms. 621 LWE is located in a mixed resident and commercial area. ALTERATIONS:, The roof was replaced with COA 2005-0707A. A rear enclosed vestibule was demolished and replaced with a deck with COA 1997 0502-2 APPLICATION ITEMS : Install handicap ramp as per ADA specifications with raised flower beds and period perennials in bed. Ramp to be built with treated lumber DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT:. The owner proposes to construct a handicap ramp to ADA standards with a 60 x 60 inch landing coming off the existing opening in the porch with three wooden steps leading from the landing to the walkway off of the sidewalk. An additional 60x 60 inch ADA landing will be constructed at the east side of the porch with a ramp leading down to the sidewalk. These two landings will be connected by a wooden walkway along the front of the porch. There will be a railing system constructed and installed along the exposed sides of the steps, ramps and landings. In the center of the space framed by the ramp system and sidewalk the owner proposes to make into a raised flower bed planted with period flora to soften the look of the ramp. The structure will be constructed using treated lumber with the posts set in concrete. The ADA ramp is necessary because the owner is relocating a sewing machine repair business from next door to the first floor and renting out the second floor apartment as a residence. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: D. ENTRANCES PORCHES, AND STEPS The majority of the houses in the district have either an open or a enclosed porch across the front or on the side. Most porches have either gabled or hipped roofs or are covered by the main roof of the house. A brick base with wood columns is common. Required Existing or original porches and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations shall be retained or replace with replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles. and which are important to the building's historical integrity shall be retained. Recommended When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not alter the architectural or historical character of the building. Prohibited _ Porches and steps that are important to the building's style and development may not be altered or removed. Not Recommended