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Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator • Commissioner Anderson made a motion to approve as submitted, and request that all the work is possible to document the structure, as well as to retain the architectural details, including the lightning rod, wall tiles, and roof. Seconded by Commissioner Fisher. Six in favor, one opposed. Vote: 6 —1. Motion to approve COA #2018-041611 is passed. 3. 108 N Main COA# 2018-0426 #8915-1998 Local Landmark WITHDRAWN 4. 736 Portage COA# 2018-0427 #9574-05 Local Landmark Representation: Valerie Swihart, 1431 Portage Avenue; arrived later, application revisited with representation present. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 9 May 2018 Application Number: 2018-0427 Property Location: 736 Portage Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Commercial Building/20th Century Functional/1925 Property Owner: Urban U Partners LLC Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park Local Historic District, Ordinance #9574-05; National Register District Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: The apartment building is three stories with a rectangular plan and is constructed of brick. Roof is hip covered in asphalt shingles. Most windows are original wood with a variety of patterns including: casement, 6/1, and 1/1. Front entry features divided light sidelights on either side of wood door with shed roof supported by wood brackets. ALTERATIONS: Two original wood 6/1 windows were replaced with black aluminum full light casement without COA. APPLICATION ITEMS: "Replace 4 front facing windows, one of which is badly damaged to match the 2 that have been replaced already. We would simply like to match the 2 windows that have been replaced. One of the 4 windows is beyond repair per Randy from Indiana Glass. This is a safety hazard and security issue for the apartment. Plus water continues to erode the wood windows and allows mice and other pests which are health hazards." DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Replace four original wood 6/1 windows in front on basement level with new black aluminum full light casement windows, by Vinyl Craft, to match two windows replaced previously (without COA). The replacement windows will not reduce the overall size of the opening but will change the light pattern from 6/1 to full light. The existing windows have been deemed deteriorated beyond repair by Preservation Inspector and window repair contractor. SITE VISIT REPORT: March 21, 2018 I met with the property manager of 736 Portage, Valerie of VPM at the location. We discussed window replacement for the basement windows at 736. Some windows at both buildings at the lower level have already been replaced from the wood double hung to aluminum casements. Four windows are wood double hung are not functioning and are damaged beyond repair. One sash is missing the meeting rail and another is completely missing the mortise and tenon joint. The casement windows also allow a legal egress. • Steve Szaday, Preservation Inspector STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES. CHAPIN PARK_: II. Existing Structures