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On a motion by Lynn Patrick with a second by Mike Voll to adopt the owners' Amended changes to what were originally presented, including: 1. Wood or fiberglass doors replicating style in HPC file photograph. 2.4/1 sidelights over raised panel combination. 3. Anderson casement windows with transoms (in sunroom) per original photo. 4. Garage construction to match existing foundation footprint with overhead door style subject to staff approval. 5. Owner agrees to explore repair of the stucco. Inspection of existing stucco by HPC staff. On a motion by Lynn Patrick with a second by Elizabeth Hertel to approve amended COA. Vote: 7 — 0 Unanimous. COA#2014-1201 Approved Conditionally. 4. 806 Leland COA#2014-1205 Chapin Park Representation by Joan Downs, owner STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: December 5, 2014 Application Number: 2014-1205 Property Location: 806 Leland Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Property Owner: Joan Downs Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park LHD/NRD Rating: DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: A 2 '/� storey irregular plan house set upon a brick foundation. Roof is asphalt shingle. Walls are a clapboard and wood shingles. There is a partial front porch. Windows are 1/1 wood double hung with storms. ALTERATIONS: Alterations noted on survey card have been restored to original. APPLICATION ITEMS: Insurance company is dictating railings at front and back stairs (exterior) and also a small number of stairs in garden. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Owner proposes a simple wrought iron railing to be installed at the back stairs and garden stairs to resemble a similar railing on the property. This railing could be used at the front porch steps, however, applicant welcomes commission suggestions. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: II. EXISTING STRUCTURES 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 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed project. Elicia Feasel Deputy Director On a motion by Lynn Patrick with a second by Kevin Buccellato to conditionally approve a metal rail at front garden steps and a wood rail at front and rear porch steps in size and scale with front porch. Work subject to Staff approval. Vote: 7 — 0 Unanimous. COA#2014-1210 Approved Conditionally. 5. 847 Forest COA#2014-1210 Chapin Park