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Vote: 6 — 0 COA#2016-1205 Denied. 4. 1246 East Jefferson COA#2016-1206 East Wayne Street Representation by Pat Ruszkowski, 1246 East Jefferson, South Bend STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 6 December 2016 Application Number: 2016-1206 Property Location: 1246 E Jefferson Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Neo-Classical/1907/ Austin & Schambleau Property Owner: Patrick and Suzanne Ruszkowski Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The house is a 2 -story frame on a rectangular plan. The gable roof has a bell -cast shape with plain box cornice. A large front shed roof dormer has two inset balconies with wood balustrade. The windows are 6/6 double hung with wood shutters and 11 with hidden metal storm shutters. A three -car garage (1936) and wood and stone lodge (193 7) are also on site. ALTERATIONS: The landscaping was changed with COA 2008-0410 to remove half of the tennis court and install in -ground pool. The asphalt shingles were replaced with COA 2011-0701A. COA 2015-0908A to replace 22 existing windows with Anderson Renewal replacement windows was denied. APPLICATION ITEMS: Replace 22 windows on second floor with wood type windows from Marvin — Ultimate Double Hung windows. All aluminum windows which are not historic will be removed. The new windows will have the design (same) as the original windows including the grills. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Owner proposes to replace 22 existing second floor windows with Marvin Ultimate aluminum -clad wood double hung replacement windows, designed to be used within the existing frame. Windows will be simulated divided lite, with grilles on interior and exterior and spacer bars between glass to create look of authentic divided lite windows; same appearance as existing windows. The existing non -original aluminum storms were improperly sized and have done considerable damage to the sills and window openings. The storms will be removed, restoring the outside appearance to its original look. The owners are looking for a quality replacement window that will maintain the historic character, but allow case of use, cleaning, ventilation, and reduce sound from busy Jefferson Blvd. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: From 10/5/2015 PS Report:. Although 80% of the sashes are not beyond repair, other components of the windows such as the sills are. Eleven windows with the "hidden' storm shutters will need new customized sills, insulation, and additional support added just to achieve functioning windows that can keep elements and sound out. I recall during the last meeting that involved this property, someone had asked the question as to what the condition of the windows in the remainder of the house especially the first -floor windows. Just to clarify, the property owner told me that he had the first -floor windows restored and new wood storms built for the entire level. Steve Szaday-Preservation Specialist December 14, 2016 On December 13, 2016 at approximately 3pm I met with Pat Ruszkowski the owner of 1246 E Jefferson at his home. I had visited the home in 2015 and had taken extensive photographs at the time of his last application, but since so much time had passed, the staff agreed that an updated visit and photographs take place. There was no change in the condition of the windows that the owner wishes to replace on the second floor. However, the aspect of a cold, windy day as opposed to the previous warm weathered visit offered different insight. The windows currently all have aluminum storms in fair but operational condition. Even with the storms in place one could feel the cold air as the wind blew but not rattling. (The storms utilize spring clips.) Especially in those rooms with the built in "hide -away" storm shutters. Most of the lower sashes in these windows are operational, however, some are painted shut and six of the lower sashes needing re -roped. Most of the top sashes are painted shut as well. Although some sashes definitely need some glazing most of the deterioration has taken place to the deep sills between the storms and lower sashes but not the sashes themselves. Peeling paint and buckling can be seen in the photographs submitted. Due to the depth of the sills especially in the south "hidden shutter" rooms, any replacement windows will need to have a transition or wrap to accommodate the space so as to "bridge" the interior and exterior wall. Steve Szaday, Preservation Specialist STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wayne Street Local Historic District 11. EXISTING STRUCTURES C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are of wood or steel (some casements) or in the case of brick structures, stone sills and brick lintels. Where metal or vinyl siding has been applied, window trim has been covered. Storm windows are of wood or aluminum.