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STAFF REPORT • CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 13 June 2018 Application Number: 2018-0613 Property Location: 504 East LaSalle Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Italianate/Neoclassical/1900/1924/J.C. Lauber Company Property Owner: Greater Lowell Holdings, LLC Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark, Ordinance #7591-1986; National Register East Bank Multiple Property Listing Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: The J.C. Lauber Company building is described in the National Register listing as a unique example of the Commercial -Functional style of architecture that combines utility with ornament. The structure is comprised of several additions with the primary LaSalle Street facing constructed as a one-story, rectangular -plan, commercial building with a foundation of concrete and rubble, walls are brick and block. A metal cornice stretches seventy feet across the fagade. Roof is flat. LaSalle Street fagade features modillions on ends of dentilled cornice with scroll end brackets. The front elevation has a strong horizontal emphasis. Windows are divided into nine bays and are wood framed, fixed plate glass with solid transoms above. Front entrance is a wood double door with glass. The 1924 addition, directly behind the 1900 building, is a one- story, rectangular -plan, constructed of concrete block, with a flat roof. Windows are metal with multi -panels. The rear of the building is organized by multiple additions and incorporate various garage doors. Signage exists on all sides, both attached to and painted directly on the structure, reflecting different eras of the former J.C. Lauber business. • ALTERATIONS: COA 2005-1031 approved demolition of portion of building constructed in 1882 at northwest corner of LaSalle and Niles. COA 2006-0413 approved reinstallation of J.C. Lauber Sheet Metal sign, formerly on west side of 1882 portion of building. COA 2016-1128 to demolish 5,000 sq. ft. building was not executed. Retroactive approval of 1801.f. of commercial grade ornamental aluminum fence enclosing northwest corner. APPLICATION ITEMS: See attached plans by John Werntz dated June 6, 2018. An application was made and conditionally approved at the April 16'b meeting of the HPC. The only exterior changes made since that date are the West elevation whereby the plans now call for the installation of overhead doors in lieu of a double glass door and Three (3) windows as previously submitted. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: 1. West (Nile) fagade Install new openings on west wall. One single door full glass panel aluminum with bronze finish was previously approved. Install three new overhead doors with full glass panel aluminum with bronze finish to match all others. This was originally an interior wall. The Structural Engineer recommends installing openings in between interior structural columns to maintain the integrity of the elevation to protect the wall from "twisting under the weight". SITE VISIT REPORT: n/a 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