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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: March 31, 2017 Application Number: 2017 -0331A Property Location: 920 West Washington Architectural Style/Date /Architect or Builder: Queen Anne /1902/Freyermuth & Maurer Property Owner: Andrea Crawford Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The two -story square -plan wood frame Queen Anne, has a 12/12 asphalt shingle roof, bell cast at eaves, and several brick chimneys. There are numerous gable dormers, flat soffits, and plain frieze. First floor walls are brick under porch roof and on side front; balance of house is covered in wood clapboard siding, cantilevered over first floor on north side, and supported by wood brackets. There are a variety of wood windows, predominantly 1/1 double -hung, but including a variety of elaborately divided lites and diamond paned casements, as well as various bow and bay windows. A porch stretches across the north fagade, featuring stone balustrade, mosaic tile porch floor, and concrete entry steps. It has a low hip roof supported by short round ionic columns on stone piers. The glazed single -leaf front door has divided side lites. ALTERATIONS: Originally located at 524 North Lafayette, this house was moved to its current location in 1978. APPLICATION ITEMS: Remove two (2) original windows in kitchen and replace with Marvin wood windows according to drawings. Change from two window openings to four. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT:, Owner proposes to remove two original wood windows in kitchen area, and replace with Marvin WUDH2422 wood double -hung windows, 2/2 simulated divided lite (with spacer bar); two windows on east wall and two on south wall, as specified in drawings, changing overall number of kitchen windows from two to four. Window height will be reduced from existing, as new windows will end at countertop height. (See attached drawings). Exterior wood trim to match existing; wood siding will be reused/replaced to match existing siding. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST'S REPORT: N/A STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES:, Group B 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 require a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. Renovation and Additions