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Application Number: 2016-0907 Property Location: 1071 Riverside Drive Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: American Foursquare/191I/Lippman House Property Owner: Greg Suth Landmark or District Designation: Riverside Drive Local Historic District Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This Foursquare house with concrete foundation has a low hip roof with asphalt shingles and stucco soffits and chimney. The first story has wide clapboards; second story is stucco. The front porch has a low hip roof and clapboard covered piers. Windows are 1/1 and 6/1 double -hung; middle window on second story is multi -paned ALTERATIONS: Aluminum storm doors and storm windows. COA 2005-0715 approved tear -off and replacement of roofing and decking. COA 1992-0616 approved replacement of poured concrete walk on east side of house, and a poured concrete patio on the south side. COA 1992-0124 approved replacement of exterior lighting fixtures and garage door, and installation of wrought iron rail at front steps/landing. COA 1992-0108 approved replacement of existing wood fence surrounding rear yard with metal fence, and replacement of gutters and downspouts. APPLICATION ITEMS: Recover soffit area w/aluminum material. Current wood lath and stucco that had all given up was falling & crumbling. Add aluminum storm windows to current windows all storms have been broken & discarded. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Existing deteriorated stucco soffit has been replaced with aluminum soffit. Contractor proposed to replace existing wood storms with aluminum storm windows. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: On August 8, 2016 I was contacted by Director Feasel to investigate 1071 Riverside Dr. at approximately 12 noon for unauthorized work including new storm windows, soffit, and gutters. I approached the house and met with the neighbor, Ed Talley. He explained that the painters of 1071 hired out the crew to install new soffits and gutters in the last week or two. He did not know the painter's company name but knew they were the same crew that painted 1069 Riverside Dr. After a lengthy conversation with Mr Talley, I left a business card on the front door and moved on to the next appointment. Approximately 30 minutes later I received a phone call from the tenant at the property whom I have met before. In 2015, I had visited the house with a contractor list and had made a walk through inspection with her informing her of problem areas including the soffits and paint. She informed me at this time that the owner had given the painters the work of repairing the soffit, installing new gutters where needed and finding storm windows for two small first story and two basement windows as well. When she returned home and discovered that they had installed new aluminum over the existing wood soffits she called the owner right away and he by and swears to her this is not what he paid for them to do and was as surprised as she was. He does not know what to do from this point, but is willing to complete a COA application and seek approval for these changes although this is after the fact. UPDATE 2016-0908 On September 7, 2016 I met with Steve Ferrell of Ferrell Finishing. He is the contractor hired by Greg Suth owner of 1071 Riverside Drive. Mr. Suth had emailed me and gave me Steve Ferrell's contact information. Steve F. was unaware of the need for a COA for the property. He also agreed not to install any more aluminum storm windows on the house without the Commission's approval. He informed me that several of the original storm windows were stored in the garage and were destroyed. In regards to the aluminum soffit, although it is prohibited in the Riverside Drive LHD guidelines, 1035, 1041, and 1045 all have white aluminum soffit panels installed that are similar to those that were installed at 1071. Steve Szaday, Preservation Specialist STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: RIVERSIDE DRIVE LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT EXISTING STRUCTURES A. BUILDING MATERIALS Original exterior wall materials in the district include limestone, flagstone, stucco, clapboard, wood shingles, sandstone and masonry block. In some instances, vinyl or aluminum siding has been applied over the original surface. Required Original exterior building materials shall be retained. Deterioration of wood materials shall be prevented through repair, cleaning and painting. The existing or original architectural detail around windows, porches, doors and eaves should be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Masonry including brick, limestone, flagstone, sandstone and stucco shall be cleaned only when necessary to halt deterioration or to remove stains, and shall be done with a method acceptable for the preservation of the surface: i.e. low pressure water and soft natural bristle brushes. When repairing stucco, stucco mixture compatible in composition, color and texture shall be used. Recommended Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. Metal or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only alternative to maintaining or replacing the original surface material. When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the original wood. Every effort should be made to retain the original trim around windows, doors, cornices, gables, eaves and other architectural features. Ample ventilation must be afforded the structure when metal or vinyl siding has been installed in order to prevent increased deterioration of the structure from moisture and/or insects. Mortar joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems or when sufficient mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color, texture, joint size, method of application and 7