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Porches and steps that are important to the building's style and development may not be altered or removed. Not Recommended is Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Structures like the boathouse are not specifically defined within the Standards and Guidelines, and as such, the general text covering building materials, as well as those covering entrances, porches, and steps, are considered for this recommendation. Both sections of the Standards and Guidelines require that existing or original elements be retained or replaced with replicas of the same design and materials.. Historic precedence exists for this, in the form of a Certificate of Appropriateness issued in April of 1990 that allowed for the "replacing all wood on boathouse with wolmanized lumber." The applicant received approval to reconstruct the handrail earlier this year with RME #2018-0501A. Vinyl is only explicitly mentioned four times in the Standards and Guidelines, in relation to siding and window awnings, hoods, and fake shutters. Staff recommends that the application be denied based upon the requirements of the Standards and Guidelines. Written by Adam Toering Historic Preservation Specialist Approved by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator Applicant provided a photograph from 1921 indicate that the area of the railing originally had brick supports that supported the wood railings. Applicant also provided images of other properties within the neighborhood that have vinyl railing, including across the street from his property at 815 Arch. The applicant also provided images of the Notre Dame Row house across the river, which has multiple versions of railings, primarily of metal construction. Applicant also provided examples of other railings in the neighborhood that are of wood or metal construction. Applicant would prefer to remove the existing concrete superstructure and replace all of it with vinyl railing. The superstructure that comes up from the deck is made of concrete block. Applicant believes • the railing is not sufficiently tall enough to meet existing building code. Staff and Commissioners noted the property's uniqueness as the only boathouse that is within a Historic District and is an individually designated Local Landmark. Commissioner Hertel asked the applicant if they would be open to research other materials, and they responded in the affirmative. Administrator Feasel specified that the Commission would require elevation views of the structure indicating where the material changes would be. Commissioner Hertel clarified that the applicant would provide those materials, and the applicant responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Molnar made a motion to continue COA #2018-0621C to the September meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Canada. Four in favor, none opposed. Vote: 4 — 0 Motion to continue COA#2018-0621C is approved. 2. 627 Portage COA# 2018-0725 #9574-05 Chapin Park Representation: Jose Nunez, 1628 Portage Avenue • STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS