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assumed to be added at the time the porte-cochere was also added. Three tall chimneys — two in the front and one in the rear — punctuate the roofline. The Carriage House in the rear of the property replaced an earlier wood frame barn c. 1915 to house automobiles with an apartment above and a full basement in poured concrete. Original basement windows have been replaced with new glass block. New wood carriage style doors were installed in 2015 along with a new wood entry door. A new asphalt shingle roof was installed in 2015. The Carriage House is constructed of hollow core clay tile block with a smooth faced red brick. The roof is a steep gabled roof with asphalt shingles and a wide bracketed boxed eave, multi -lite 6/1 double hung wood windows. The Site has been highly altered with a majority of the land being paved with concrete —the exception being an area east of the driveway extending to the sidewalk on Charles Martin Sr. Drive which is grass with scrub trees and decorative red -buds. A small area of grass is also located to the west of the carriage house. A brick wall extends from the west elevation of the carriage house along the north alley to the neighbor's property line. A modern eight -foot -tall wood fence is constructed along the west property line on the Kizer House. A six-inch concrete curb runs the length of the Kizer House property line. There are two driveways to the site entering off West Washington. The original driveway entrance is near the corner of West Washington and Charles Martin Sr. Drive. A shared drive entrance is located at the west property line with the neighbor. ALTERATIONS: COA 2012-0213 approved removal of non-contributing windows installed in carriage house door openings and associated rough sawn siding; installation of finish grade exterior plywood in openings as temporary cover and paint; removal of later enclosure of rear porch and associated doors and windows; removal of scrub brush and associated stumps along west property line; removal of chain-link fence along east property line and install dirt and grass. Extensive site and structure modification occurred prior to the above listed improvements, including (but not limited to): construction of carriage house, addition to the rear of the house and of the porte-cochere, addition of the concrete drive and parking area, and re -roofing of the house in the 1980's. RME 2012-1219 approved removal of two chimneys due to deterioration; chimneys to be reconstructed at a later date as part of a roofing project (materials stored on site). COA 2014-0401 approved a re -roof of the carriage house; repair of gutters and downspouts; removal of scrub trees on property and one maple in tree lawn to restore original landscaping; removal of non-contributing/non-original picture windows and replace with wood replicating garage door pattern until permanent solution found. RME 2014-0917 approved a complete tear -off and re -roof of the Carriage House with Highland Slate Designer Shingles. RME 2016-0318A approved re-tuckpointing of exterior; rebuilding of east and west chimneys (re -added 10 courses); removed and replaced asphalt shingles to match carriage house; replace/replicate downspouts, gutters, and copper flashing; remove, repair, and paint all windows. COA 2017-0905D approved the general scope of work including: major landscaping/site work, masonry and floor repair, accessibility, and carriage house under the condition that all final material and specifications will need to come before the HPC. APPLICATION ITEMS: "Repair and repaint trim and stucco of garage, rehabilitate garage double hung sash, new copper gutters and downspouts on garage. Rebuild site by removing all existing concrete and landscaping, regrading and completing new entrance, parking area and landscaping. See attached plans." "Garage Work on exterior as described on Sheet A2.0 attached. Alternate to install copper gutters and downspouts is proposed in lieu of painted galvanized. Work to include repair of damaged trim and stucco in kind, repainting and stripping and staining of wood trim, rehabilitation of existing double hung sash, removal of aluminum and wood storms and associated metal screens, installation of new wood storms. Install new single lite, paneled wood service entrance door to match original that was removed. See photo. Site Remove all existing concrete, landscaping and lawns. Regrade site and install new entrance drive and parking lot area in concrete excepting drive from W. Washington sidewalk through Port Cochere to parking area which will be constructed in compacted crushed fine limestone. Install new landscaping. Specifically: 1. Undertake all work as outlined in C1.0 2. Undertake work as outlined in C1.1 except handicapped ramp and any associated work on porches and house related to handicapped access. Such work will be brought forward at a later time for review and approval. No railings on front, rear or side porch will be undertaken at this time. 3. Grading and draining as outlined on C1.2 4. Site plan completed as outlined on C1.3, "driveway" from W. Washington Street through Port Cochere proposed to be completed in compacted crushed limestone. Approval is also sought to complete edging along drive in heavy gauge metal steel instead of concrete curbing. This drive will not be used for vehicles. Additional detail sheets (C1.3 and CIA) provided for information on proposed draining and drive installation. 0 All necessary variances and zoning have been secured. Details to bring back for consideration at August meeting or assign to staff for review and approval: 13