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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 2 June 2015 Application Number: 2015-0601 Property Location: 325 West North Shore Drive Architectural Style/Date: Neo Classic/ Sears Roebuck's "The Magnolia"/1926 Property Owner: Paul Worlanda and Deirdre Mylod Landmark or District Designation: West North Shore LHD Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: 325 West North Shore is one of six known "Magnolias" in existence. It has two stories set upon a square plan with projecting porches all on brick foundations There is a Porte-cochere on the west fagade. The exterior walls are 8" aluminum siding. The windows 9/1 double hung and have aluminum triple track storm windows. There are aluminum railings around various porches and balconies. The roof is a truncated pyramidal with asphalt shingles and a front dormer with a classic pediment; the roof peak has a flat roof. The porch and balcony are distinctive features with the classic portico front entry that has triple ionic columns on both front corners; bracketed entablature with a flat roof enclosed by a wrought iron fence. As of 1977 there was noted" a newer frame garage with apartment of a `style that detracts from the house"' (Brian Crumlish) ALTERATIONS: The aluminum siding, fencing and storm windows are not original to the house. The asphalt roof is a replacement. The plastic window drip moulds are later additions. The Porte-cochere was restored in 1980 along with the second floor French doors above. In 1991 a COA was issued to enclose exiting inset second level balcony in the rear and use aluminum siding to match and install one window. The "guest house" was revamped with siding and new door configurations in 1995. APPLICATION ITEMS: Remove aluminum siding and restore original clapboard underneath; and replace/repair trim work. Repair/replace bead board underneath overhang of front porch and soffit. Replacement of aluminum storm windows with a historic storm window alternative. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT : The new homeowners wish to restore the original look of the house by removing the aluminum siding and restoring the wood details and trims using the Sears and Roebuck catalogue drawings and photographs of a Magnolia in the state of Georgia. They wish to restore and replace the bead board on the front porch ceiling and the soffit. They wish to remove the non - original aluminum storm windows with a more historic looking storm with a narrower frame. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: WEST NORTH SHORE STANDARDS: II. BASIC STRUCTURAL MATERIAL AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES Preferred: Retain and maintain the original exterior building material. Frame Structures: Repair, repaint, and/or clean siding to deter deterioration. Masonry Structures: Tuckpoint brick and stone, repair stucco and repaint trim, stucco and brick (if painted) to deter deterioration. Retain and maintain architectural detail of structures such as wrought iron, tile, brackets, etc., or replace when necessary with similar material in texture, size and appearance. Permitted: If vinyl or aluminum siding is the only economic solution to a deteriorating frame house, architectural detail must be visually preserved. The siding used should match the original in style, width, and lap as closely as possible. Prohibited: Do not use asbestos or asphalt siding on frame structures. Do not use artificial brick or cast stone siding on brick, masonry, stucco, or frame structures. Do not sandblast or use harsh detergents in cleaning brick, masonry or stucco. B. Windows and Doors Preferred: Retain and maintain existing window and doors including sash, lintels, sills, shutters, doors, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware. Use canvas awnings, if awnings are used. Install