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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 3 February 2015 Application Number: 2015-0203 Property Location: 618 Park Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Prairie/1906/W.W. Schneider Property Owner: Robert White Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park LHD/NR Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This is a two storey Prairie style home set upon a rectangular brick foundation. The walls are stucco with two symmetrical one storey bays on the east and west sides. The roof is a low hip with asphalt shingles and wide overhand with moulded cornice. There is a three quarter width front porch with low hip roof that extends out over the entrance and is supported by two free standing and two engaged square wood columns on brick piers. There a several different window styles: 1/1 double hung, 6/1 double hung and casements with various muntin patterns. ALTERATIONS: The asphalt roof is a replacement. The concrete porch floor is a replacement. APPLICATION ITEMS: Replace existing window unit on rear of house that was damaged due to flooding from burst pipes with a modern window that will maintains and replicates historical accuracy of existing. DISCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The owner and contractor propose to replace the deteriorated double casement system in the rear of the house. ( Please see Preservation Specialist Report dated 29 January 2015 and photos) They propose to replace one window with a Kolbe aluminum clad wood window that will match the muntins and exterior moulding of the original. (Please see product sheets) They also propose to block up the other opening to accommodate a bathroom re -model and re -stucco the exterior to match the original surface. (Please refer to Keith Micinski's project description). STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are in most cases wood and vary depending upon the style of the home. Many are double hung windows with wood trim and sills. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where aluminum siding has been applied, the window and door trim has been covered. About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows; the other half have wood storm windows. Required Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original.