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I STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: May 1, 2017 Application Number: 2017-0403A Property Location: 50106 Bittersweet Trail Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: L-Plan/Italianate/1877/William C. Kownover Farm Property Owner: David A. Visser Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The Kownover farmhouse is a 2'/z story brick house with asphalt shingle roof and stone foundation. 2/2 wood windows with segmental arches, with keystones, brick heads, and stone sills, and two bay windows on the front. A portico with flat roof supported by square wood columns covers the front entrance. The property has a summer kitchen of brick to match the house, and a large gable -roof barn. ALTERATIONS: Original bay windows roofs have been replaced with higher pitch and wood shakes. Aluminum storm windows have been added. There is a small addition to the rear of the house. Between May 2012 and December 2014, the front portico was removed without a COA. The barn was taken down in 2014 without a COA. Recent repairs and improvements include development of green space with a stone wall built of original barn foundation stones. APPLICATION ITEMS: Addition of egress window, gravel drive extension, and creation of dumpster pad. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Waiver was signed at April 17 meeting to extend this COA. Projects to be addressed include: 1) Installation of egress window on north side of house. Window is installed, and landscaping to screen window and adjacent A/C is proposed. 2) Creation of dumpster pad. Dumpster is currently sited by road; proposed enclosure with fence, gates, and evergreens, per site plan. 3) Extension of gravel drive; work complete. See attached document for detailed description of work. 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-roofmg, 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