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Y STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: January 3, 2017 Application Number: 2017-0103 Property Location: 825 Ashland Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Free Classic/1908/Hull House Property Owner: Ross and Rachel Havrick Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Street Local/National Register District Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This 2 %2 story Free Classic with rectangular plan sets on a brick foundation. The gabled roof with cornice returns has asphalt shingles. There are two pedimented dormers and one central gabled dormer on the front. The full front porch has a gabled dormer above the entrance, and six free-standing columns with balustrade. Windows are 1/1 double -hung; several bay windows are single light. ALTERATIONS: Aluminum siding, storm windows and doors. APPLICATION ITEMS: Putting in energy eff, windows, replace 2nds and Yd floor windows. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Owner has a quote from Hoosier Siding & Construction to remove existing wood windows and replace with vinyl window inserts. Windows will be inserts, with original wood frames and sills to remain. Window styles — cottage style and traditional 1/1 double hung, casement, and fixed lite — to match existing. Grid pattern of third floor windows to match existing third floor windows, with the exception of the diamond grid in south attic window which cannot be easily replicated. Insulation will be installed in frames. Owner cites energy efficiency as reason for replacement. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: On Friday January 6a', 2017 at 3pm I met with the owners of 825 Ashland at the property to photograph and record the existing condition of the windows on the second and third floors which they are looking to replace with their COA application. Most of the windows had clear plastic on them with mini blinds down and blades angled to keep light out so I was unable to get close photographs of several of the windows. The application is for 19 windows to be replaced: The third floor has three casements and two double hung windows. The casements have dry rotted and are out of square. They feel lightweight and flimsy. The double hung window on the north side has the wrong storm sash and is leaking air. The double hung windows on the south side has a decorative diamond grid pattern which faces the house next door. There are two fixed windows facing the rear of the house on the landing between the second and third floor. These were not always fixed as the presence of interior stops and gaps are evident. The opening mechanisms have been removed and the sashes attached in place. The front of the house has a three-part window with a large operable double hung in the middle and two stationary (one on each side). The large upper sash appears to be off skew and the interior stops need to be adjusted. Most of the upper sashes appear to be painted shut. There are aluminum storm windows throughout the house operable where the operable wood windows are and fixed where the fixed wood windows are in place. Three windows on the second floor have sashes that are in need of repair. These would include repairing the wood sash as the joints are separating. I was unable to feel any of the wood to determine its structural integrity. Almost all of the windows would need glazing, most of the ropes appeared to be intact. I did