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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 18 April 2016 Application Number: 2016 -0318 Property Location: 325 S Sunnyside Architectural Style/Date /Architect or Builder: Colonial Revival /1928/Whitcomb & Keller/Haynes House Property Owner: William Broecker Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This house is a 2 '/2 story Colonial Revival built in 1928, of frame construction with brick veneer. The gable roof with dormers has asphalt shingles. There is a concrete slab porch with flared hip canopy at front entrance. Windows are 6 over 6 wood double hung with aluminum storms, wood trim surround, and brick soldier course lintels. Second story street - facing windows feature balconettes with brackets and cornice trim. Windows in the gables of the third story are 4 over 4. ALTERATIONS: One -story board and batten infilled garage with flat roof. Attached 2 car garage with gable roof, asphalt shingles, and reverse board and batten siding. COA 2004 -1008 approved gutter and downspout replacement, and chimney painting. COA 2010 -1104 approved roof replacement. COA 2015 -1214 approved fire repairs to the roof. APPLICATION ITEMS: 3r story windows. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: In the fall of 2015, HPC Preservation Specialist, noticed the attic windows of this house had been removed, and talked with a person he thought was the owner who told him they were being repaired and would be re- installed once completed. In February, it was noticed that the windows had been replaced with new Pella windows with 4/4 grid pattern (unsure of material) and aluminum trim. They are no longer wood with true divided lite windows and the size of the opening appears to be reduced. The original sashes were in the dumpster at the house with broken panes, and charred from a fire that had occurred on the third floor, appearing deteriorated beyond repair. The owner believed the fire restoration company had pulled the necessary permits. First Response obtained a building permit for this project without specifying windows, and no COA application was made before the windows were replaced. Recent conversation with the owner revealed the charred windows in the dumpster were from the north end of the house; the windows from the south end were removed by firefighters to gain attic access, and were c 1970s replacement windows with full light with no grid or true divided lite. Further, the owner reported neither he nor his wife had conversation with Preservation Specialist about the windows. The windows were scheduled for replacement as south windows were destroyed by the fire department and north windows were charred beyond repair. Although the window size has been slightly reduced, trim has been added to give the appearance of the original opening, an outcome that the owner is satisfied with. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: n/a STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: EAST WAYNE STREET II. EXISTING STRUCTURES C. WINDOWS AND DOORS