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1 STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 12 January 2015 Application Number: 2014-0112 Property Location: 14309 Adams Road Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: 1847/upright and wing Greek Revival Property Owner: Diana and Ronal Snyder Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The Metzger House is two storey plus attic Greek Revival house with a one and half storey wing to the side with an addition the side rear has yellow brick common bond walls. The main house is set upon a stone foundation. The roof has gable returns and a wide continuous cornice and is covered with -asphalt shingles. There -is a -fan vent in -the-front-gable above_thp cornice with the construction date. The windows are 6/6 wood double hung with stone sills. The front door is flanked by sidelights, the entrance has a gabled roof supported by four fluted Doric wood columns. ALTERATIONS: The roofing materials are not original to the house. The enclosed porch, covered walkway and three stall garage were added to the rear and side of the house with COA2004-00315-2. The privacy fence surrounding the brick courtyard/patio was installed with COA2008-0507. APPLICATION ITEMS: Please see attached narrative, site plan and figures. The Troyer Group (engineer) is submitting this COA Application on behalf of St. Joseph County Engineering, Friends of Granger Paths (project sponsors) and Diana and Ronald Snyder (property owners). DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT. To install a multi use 10 foot concrete path along Adams Road in the right of way 90' from the front of the house as part of the Phase lb/lc Granger Paths Project. Three maple trees near the right-of-way must be removed to accommodate the path and avoid a utility pole. These trees will be replaced with `Bowhall Maples", two (A&B) will be located in similar locations in the front lawn; the replacement for Tree C will be on the opposite side of the driveway. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate. A. Maintenance The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites. B. Treatment Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re -roofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. Renovation and Additions Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while and addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition).