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DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: -A&M Home Services will be removing three layers of shingle including the original cedar and re -decking. The existing asphalt shingles are 3 -tab, they will be replaced with architectural shingles in slate color. A skylight in the rear is leaking and will be replaced in-kind. They would like to enclose the internal gutters that are not functioning and are causing the soffit to rot, proposing to install 5" aluminum seamless gutters and downspouts around the entire house. Additionally, they intend to reposition the rear block addition's flat roof that has sunk and is causing rot, to have a 4/12 pitch. The Building Department mistakenly issued a permit without the COA. TAYLOR'S FIELD STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: B. ROOFS AND ROOFING Roof shapes in the district encompass all the various designs found in residential structures: hipped, gable, gambrel, flat and combinations of these. Roofs are covered with a variety of materials such as asphalt, asbestos, wood and slate shingles as well as clay tiles. Residences in most cases have wood fascias with gutters and downspouts. The fascias of some vinyl or aluminum -sided houses are covered with the same material. Required The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the roof its essential character shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting and weather vanes. Recommended Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof should be restored. Particular effort should be made to retain materials such as slate, tile and other unique materials not commonly found in new construction. Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material that matches as closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color and texture. Gutters and downspouts are often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent deterioration of the structure; they should be maintained whenever possible or replaced with a style comparable and suitable to the architectural period of the building. Prohibited Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from the thoroughfare by adding architectural features or large unsightly fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character. Not Recommended Overhanging eaves, soffits, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding metal or vinyl siding to a building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed project. Report prepared by Elicia D. Feasel, Assistant Director On a motion by Dave Steinhauer with a second by Kevin Buccellato to approve application conditionally to allow replacement of roof, including the change in pitch to rear roof, but to omit the gutters for further inspection as to their existing condition. Vote: 6 — 0 Unanimous. COA#2013-0605 Approved Conditionally. B. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION — Marquette School update. III. HEARING OF VISITORS - A. Eduardo Reyes, 110 N. William — Intern gave an introduction and a summary of his project. B. Tom Anderson, 535 Riverside — Requested a copy of the judgment of 230 Navarre and spoke in support of improvements to Taylor's Field properties. IV. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —May 20, 2013 approved by consensus. B. TREASURER'S REPORT —Distributed. C. STAFF REPORTS 1. Correspondence —Circulated. 2. Routine Maintenance Exclusion Approvals —Distributed. 3. Director's Report —Distributed. 4. Assistant Director Report —Distributed. 5. Preservation Specialist Report —Distributed. 6. Legal Counsel None. 3