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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 08 June 2016 Application Number: 2016-0608 Property Location: 127 Franklin Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Free Classic/1895/Glover House Property Owner: William Fewell Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This 2 -story wood frame Free Classic has a brick foundation and architectural shingle roof. The wrap-around porch has Doric columns set on brick piers with wood balustrade. Windows are double hung, 1/1 and 12/12, with crowns. ALTERATIONS: A 2 -story addition was added to the house in 1947, and it was converted to 2 apartments at that time. There is a 1 -story "laundry" addition in the rear. Front porch has been enclosed with screen. RME 2016-0524 renewed COA 2014-0522B, installation of"lap width cement siding to match original over asbestos siding." APPLICATION ITEMS: Replace as many wood as poss with vinal low E windows DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Owner proposes to replace all remaining original windows with Jeld-Wen replacement windows, preserving exterior wood trim and crowns, and install windows in two openings on rear addition room which have never been filled. Our understanding is that any existing replacement windows will remain. First choice is for Jeld- Wen vinyl although the owner provided a Jeld-Wen wood alternative. The majority of the windows are 1/1; there is one 2/2 in the rear and a 12/12 divided lite pattern in the front. The owner would like to install a decorative glass wood window in replacement of the 12/12. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: At approximately 10 am I met with the owner Bill Fewell of the property located at 127 Franklin Place. I was requested to assess the condition of the existing windows as Mr. Fewell has submitted a COA application to replace those windows. The results are as follows: South side - 8 -original 1/1 double hung windows 4 -have dry -rotted sills and compromised jambs (non-functioning and soft to touch) as a result of several years of window unit air conditioners being left in place year round. East side (Front) - 2 -original 1/1 double hung windows 1 -has broken sash with rotted sill and jamb 1 -needs sill repair 1 -original 12/12 double hung window Broken muntins in two spots, missing glass in two spots, sill is dry rotted, and Jamb has failed under weight of window A/C and exposure to elements 2 -original 1/1 double hung as part of bay in porch painted shut but structurally sound 1 -original 1/1 double hung as center of bay in porch, sound with wood storm in place North side - 1 -vinyl replacement 1/1 2-block/vinyl replacements 6 -original 1/1 double hung windows 1 has frame failure -due to air window unit 2 are missing the crown moulding West Side - 1 -original 2/2 double hung window -painted and nailed shut 1 -vinyl replacement 1/1 single hung, Jeld-Wen 2 -openings on rear addition room built openings but never filled 9 windows are in need of replacement or serious repair. The damage done by elements and air conditioners have left these beyond repair, especially the jambs, sills, and lower sashes. Please refer to photographs in digital file. Steve Szaday-Preservation Specialist STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: GROUP B STANDARDS 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 11