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b. Replace the roof on the main structure and garage with a synthetic slate manufactured by
<br />EcoStar in a color based upon historical examples of slate from this area. •
<br />SITE VISIT REPORT:
<br />On April 9"', 2018, Historic Preservation Inspector Steve Szaday and Historic Preservation Specialist Adam
<br />Toering visited the property in the company of the applicant to 1) assess the condition of the front porch; 2)
<br />compare the proposed replacement capitals with the originals in situ; and 3) follow-up on the work completed in
<br />accordance with COA #2016-0705.
<br />Concerns and solutions were discussed regarding the existing porch floor, as moisture has caused the paint
<br />on the floor and at the base of the pillars to bubble and chip. This has led to the degradation of some of the bases
<br />necessitating their replacement. The pillar "barrels" appear to be in very good condition and are properly vented.
<br />One pillar exhibits evidence of a previous alteration / modification as a result of the aforementioned water
<br />infiltration, but appears to be holding up well. The proposed replacement capitals were seen to be identical in
<br />profile and detail when compared to the existing capitals, material aside.
<br />The quality of work from the previous COA was found to be excellent. Three windows on the second floor
<br />are currently under restoration (two on the east side and one at north side). The condition of the restored wooden
<br />siding is excellent, and the property owner expressed that only 15% of the original material had been unusable
<br />when the aluminum siding had been removed. The unusable portions had been primarily localized to an area of the
<br />house at the northwest corner where the existing gutters had failed.
<br />Adam Toering
<br />Historic Preservation Specialist
<br />STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES:
<br />H. BASIC STRUCTURAL MATERIALS AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
<br />Preferred: Retain and maintain the original exterior building material.
<br />Frame Structures: Repair, repaint, and / or clean siding to deter deterioration.
<br />Masonry Structures: Tuckpoint brick and stone, repair stucco and repaint trim, stucco and brick (if painted) to deter deterioration. Retain and
<br />maintain architectural detail of structures such as wrought iron, tile, brackets, etc., or replace when necessary with similar material in texture,
<br />size and appearance. •
<br />Permitted: If vinyl or aluminum siding is the only economic solution to a deteriorating frame house, architectural detail must be visually
<br />preserved. The siding used should match the original in style, width, and lap as closely as possible.
<br />Prohibited: Do not use asbestos or asphalt siding on frame structures. Do not use artificial brick or cast stone siding on brick, masonry,
<br />stucco, or frame structures. Do not sandblast or use harsh detergents in cleaning brick, masonry or stucco.
<br />III. STRUCTURES
<br />A. ROOFS
<br />Preferred: Keep the original shape of the roof. Retain the original roofing material. A special effort should be made to do this when the
<br />roof in question is of tile, slate, or some other unique material not usually found today. Preserve or replace all architectural features which
<br />give the roof its character, such as dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting, weathervanes, and special eaves.
<br />Permitted: When necessary to replace roofing material, match the original as closely as possible in size, shape and texture.
<br />Prohibited: Do not add, remove, or alter features which will change its character or the architectural character of the house.
<br />C. PORCHES AND STEPS WHICH ARE READILY VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
<br />Preferred: Retain and maintain porches and steps including hand rails, balusters, columns, brackets, roof decoration, tile, and brick. If
<br />porches and / or steps are enclosed for heat conservation or other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not destroy the
<br />architectural nor historical character of the home.
<br />Permitted: Replace porches and steps with materials matching the original as closely as possible. A cement porch floor is permitted for the
<br />structure on Lot 12.
<br />Prohibited: Porches and steps that are appropriate to the style of the house shall not be removed.
<br />IV. NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ADDITIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURES
<br />Preferred: Consider the size, scale, roof lines, etc., in the design of a new structure, so that it will be compatible with its adjacent buildings
<br />in particular and will blend with the neighborhood in general. New additions to existing structures must be compatible in scale, building
<br />materials and textures to the building to which the addition is made. Retain as much of the original structure as possible, so that the addition
<br />could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building.
<br />Prohibited: Do not use asbestos or asphalt siding. Do not use artificial brick or cast stone siding. Do not use glass brick. Structural
<br />concrete block may be used only on foundations for new construction or additions.
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