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e ,. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICA`rE , OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 8 August 2013 Application Number: 2013-0805 Property Location: 841 Park Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: T-Plan/1890/ remodeled 1916 by Ernest W. Young Property Owner: Cole Hay Landmark or District Desi-nation: Chapin Park Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRIT MJRE/ SITE: ' The 2 storey frame house with a south bay has an irregular pla set upon a brick foundation. It has a cross gable roof with moulded rake and 3-tab asphalt shingles. There is a small shed dormer on the central gable. The windows are nine-light casements in the front with 3 light transoms. The bay has 9/1 double hung windows. The front door is a wood panel door from the 1916 re-model with round light and arched lintel and decorative metalwork and hinges. 'Mere are some original wood storm windows and aluminum storm windows. ALTERATIONS The fiagade of the house was remodeled into a cottage style from a T plan with curved side wraparound porch and Doric columns above the knee wall. The 1/1 double hung windows were replaced with casements in the front and 6/1 in the rest of the house. The bay area was added in 1916 with 9/1 windows. The original wood roofing shingles have been replaced with asphalt shingles. The metal awing over the front entrance noted in the 1987 survey card has been removed. The aluminum storm windows are modem additions. The roof was replaced with COA 2010 -1001A APPLICATION ITEN1S: Add a 7'xT porch over front entry with pitch on roof to match that of bay window. The owner is proposing to construct a 7 foot by 7 foot front porch to correct an earlier mis-design of the front entry that allows water run-off from two roofs to severely damage the structure and create a dangerous "slip & Fall" risk in the winter. A temporary frame of the porch roof has been erected for visual inspection. A Completed porch would match the framing and trim of the existing structure, so that its addition would not be discernable. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSE 1) PRO-1 ECT: The homeowner is proposing to restore the deteriorated brick stoop and steps that were removed in 2010. The porch roof has already been installed. The 4"x4" post will be replaced with a brick pier with a stone cap and a 10" diameter composite Doric column to support to roof. Per drawing submitted. The trim work will match that of the house. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES:, D. ENTRANCES, PORCHES AND STEPS Most houses in the district have either an open or enclosed porch across the front. Most porches have either hip or gabled roofs or are covered by the main roof of the house. Required When deteriorated beyond repair, existing or original porches, stoops, patios and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design or by a design more in keeping with the historic period of the structure. 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 Front porches, stoops, patios and steps that are important to the building's style and development shall not be altered or removed; if in need of replacement, see above Required section. See also Section IV B. Access for Handicapped or Disabled Persons. Not Recommended Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. STAFF RECOMNIENDATION: Staff recommends approval as it conforms to the Chapin Park Guidelines and will restore an original feature to the entrance. Prepared by: Catherine D. Hostetler, Director