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Applicant seeks a Certificate of Appropriateness for two projects: 1. Remove and replace twenty-one (21) windows with Double Hung thermopane replacement window units in white • by Midway (Classic Model), with 1/4" strength glass, Low -E Argon gas filled sashes with warm edge technology. 2. Replace the front door with a left -swing Mastercraft ® ME -214 Memphis 36" wide by 80" high primed white steel rectangular Top -Lite Prehung exterior door (a second door option was also included in the application packet). On December 7th, 2017, Whitney Griffin of the St. Joseph County Health Department supplied Risk Assessment Report #RA000012500 to the property owners of 1312 Lincoln Way East regarding the lead risk assessment that was conducted at that address on October 20th, 2017. In compliance with Indiana Administrative Code Title 410, IAC 29 Reporting Monitoring and Prevention of Lead Poisoning, lead hazards identified therein were to be remediated within sixty days of the receipt of the report. All hazards not completely remediated within (180) days of the notice are to be referred to the county attorney for legal action. The 28 -page report (with additional images and schematics) indicates the location, specific building component, laboratory test results, remediation options, and instructions for each hazardous area identified. For reference: 60 days after the receipt of the risk assessment would be February 5, 2018. 180 days after the receipt of the risk assessment would be June 5, 2018. The report finds elevated levels of lead throughout and outside of the house, and necessitates that the homeowner pursue interim and/or abatement measures, including: A. Windows INTERIM CONTROLS: 1. Remove all chipping and peeling paint, stabilize paint. ABATEMENT: 1. Completely replace components with a lead free building component, as noted below. 2. Encapsulate the component with a paint encapsulant. B. Door INTERIM CONTROLS: 1. Remove all chipping and peeling paint, stabilize paint. ABATEMENT: 1. Completely replace components with a lead free building component, as noted below. 2. Encapsulate the component with a paint encapsulant. . 3. Enclose the component with a barrier completely preventing access. Noted below' in the original text indicates the manner and means through which lead -safe work practices should be executed. SITE VISIT REPORT: February 21, 2017 At approximately 5 pm I met with the owners of the property located at 1312 LWE at the property. They had informed me of the desire to change out windows, repair the front porch, and paint the exterior of the property this year. Starting with the porch; the decking is rotted in the main traffic area between the steps and the front door. Patch repairs have been made just to improve approach, but a tear off needs to happen and new material installed to increase safety. The railings have been toe -nailed into place with some repairs as well. The railings are currently 2x4 with 2x2 spindles. The railings need to be replaced with rails that have proper design to allow water to roll over and of and clearance for water to run off of porch. The paint which is only a few years old is peeling considerably all on its own. There are no vents on either the faces of the house nor the soffits. Areas of the cedar shake closer to the peaks are curling off the house as a result of this lack of ventilation. The windows are in varied condition of wear and repair. Eight (8) of the exterior sills are rotted completely through. I can bare handed squeeze them and they come apart. Due to the failure of the window sills the jambs and frames are need of structural repairs. Six (6) non -original windows on the rear and west side of the house were improperly installed and fitted poorly. Most (75%) of the upper sashes in the main and second floor (original windows) are in repairable shape although painted shut and slipped down. Unfortunately, most of the bottom sashes, and sills are dry rotted and should be replaced. The majority of the windows are deteriorated beyond repair as a result of the failed sills, deteriorating jambs, and structural adjustments that need to be performed to the frames themselves. Steve Szaday Preservation Inspector STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES. LINCOLN WAY EAST: (D) GUIDELINE COMPONENTS Statements within the guidelines which specify the requirements and recommendations for the preservation of the characteristic relationships of the various features which are of significance to the appearance of the Local Historic District. "Shall" is defined as an expression of something that is mandatory or must be done. "Should" is defined as an expression of obligation, something that ought to be done but that is open to compromise. • II. EXISTING STRUCTURES A. Building Materials Wall materials in the District range from brick, clapboard, decorative shingles and asphalt and asbestos siding to aluminum siding. In the majority of cases the aluminum siding has been applied over the original clapboard.