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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS -- Date:' 18 April 2016, 21 April rev. Application Number: 2016 -0401 Property Location: 841 Park Avenue Architectural Style/Date /Architect or Builder: T- Plan/1890Berger House Property Owner: Cole Hay Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The 2 story frame house with a south bay has an irregular plan set upon a brick foundation. It has a cross gable roof with moulded rake and 3 -tab asphalt shingles. There is a small shed dormer on the central gable. The windows are nine -light casements in the front with 3 light transoms. The bay has 9/1 double hung wood windows. The front door is a wood panel door from the 1916 re -model with round light and arched lintel and decorative metalwork and hinges. There are some original wood storm windows and aluminum storm windows. ALTERATIONS: The fagade of the house was remodeled into a cottage style from a T plan with curved side wraparound porch and Doric columns above the knee wall. The 1/1 double hung windows were replaced with casements in the front and 6/1 in the rest of the house. The bay area was added in 1916 with 9/1 windows. The original wood roofing shingles have been replaced with asphalt shingles. The metal awning over the front entrance noted in the 1987 survey card has been removed and a new porch overhang is under construction with COA 2010- 1001A. The aluminum storm windows are modern additions. The roof was replaced with COA 2010 -1001A APPLICATION ITEMS: Proposed (A): completion of front porch per all original approved specifications (see drawing). Currently: exterior trim in poor condition (see photos). Proposed (B): replace with new Plygem trim, a superior wood substitute, matching the original (see brochure). Currently: exterior siding in poor condition (see photos). Proposed (C): replace with new 6" beveled cedar lap siding, same material & size as original. Currently: windows in very poor condition (see photos). Proposed (D): replace with Pella Proline 450 Series double -hung, casement and fixed transom windows with 7/8" simulated divided -light (SDL) grilles (see brochure). Currently: front door weather damaged beyond use (see photos). Proposed (E) replace with an oak door matching the original, hand crafted by Dovetail Joint, who do many of the exterior doors at Notre Dame, and using the original hardware. Proposed (F): construct 2 masonry post columns with curved end fencing, defining the property (see drawing). Post columns to match masonry post column on front porch. See attached description of work. Applicant has provided examples of "previously approved projects" in the neighborhood that relate to the type of projects proposed. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The owner proposes (A) to complete the front porch by installing brick porch and steps, brick half column topped with half post column, new door with original hardware, and gutter. The door is currently being built and stained, and porch roof framing and trim have been completed. The original COA 2010 -1001A was renewed in 2013 and 2014. The overhang has been constructed but the proposed brick stoop and step with composite Doric Column. The replica front door has not been installed B: replacing all wood trim on the house with Plygem, a cellular PVC product; the front gable trim is already complete. Proposed D: replace all existing wood windows with Pella Proline 450 Series aluminum exterior -clad wood windows. Window replacement in the front is complete. Proposed F: Construct 2 masonry post columns to match the masonry post column on front porch, to be used as part of a corner fence to define and enhance the front corners of the property. An arch on either