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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: June 23, 2017. Application Number: 2017-0623 Property Location: 509 — 511 Harrison Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: 1921/Palmiter Apartments Property Owner: Victor Lopez Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark, ordinance #8021-1989 Rating: not listed in 2007 Sites and Structures Inventory - DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This two-story structure with rectangular plan sits upon a cement foundation. The walls are brick, and the very low hip roof has wide overhanging eaves. A two- story porch with three brick support pillars and two balconies spans the front side. The second story balcony is covered by a roof shingle type of material. ALTERATIONS: COA 2002-0618 approved removal and replacement of asphalt roof shingles. COA 2016-1031A approved replacement in-kind of asphalt roof shingles and installation of new gutters. Vinyl windows have been installed to enclose the second -floor front porch, and second story balcony shingles have been replaced with vinyl siding, both without a COA or building permit. APPLICATION ITEMS: Add new double hung vinyl windows in framed area of porch and replace dilapidated siding. Code enforcement was pressuring me to complete work. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Owner is seeking approval of Andersen Silver Line Standard vinyl windows installed to enclose second floor front porch, as well as Market Square double 4" vinyl siding which has been installed to replace existing deteriorated balcony shingles, and triple 4" vented and unvented vinyl siding which has been installed to replace existing unvented soffit. Owner seeks to prevent further damage to second -floor decking by installation of windows to prevent exposure to weather. All work has been done without a COA or building permit. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: 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 Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while an addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition). Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original