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Application Number: 2018-0906 Property Location: 601 N Lafayette Boulevard • Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Gabled -el / 1897 Property Owner: DSN IRA, LLC Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park Local (Ordinance #9574-05) and National Historic District Rating: Non -Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: This structure is a one and a half story frame home that originally had wood siding and wood shingle roof. The foundation is a combination of brick and concrete. The house is currently sided in vinyl and has long 2/2 original windows in some of the lower openings and vinyl replacement windows in the remainder. ALTERATIONS: The house was converted into three apartments in 1945. A 12' x 12' porch was added to the second floor in 1949. Asphalt shingles were installed on the roof in the 1940s. The porch on the first floor south side was removed in the 1940s. Exterior stairs were added to access the second story apartment. The vinyl siding and replacement windows are not original. COA #2005-0607 allowed for re -roofing, fascia and soffit repair, and site maintenance. COA #2009-1005A allowed for the gutters to be replaced. RME #2018-0906A allowed for the replacement of two vinyl windows with like, removal of one vinyl window and replacement with vinyl siding, replacement of three entry doors with like, and reconstruction / rebuilding of wooden second -story stairs. APPLICATION ITEMS: "Replace windows and doors, block on window, install new gutters and aluminum soffits, aluminum trim [w]rapping on all windows." DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Applicant seeks a Certificate of Appropriateness for improvements on the structure: 1. Windows - a. Removal and replacement of two original wood windows on the south face of the house, to be replaced with vinyl windows of the same size. b. Removal and replacement of one original wood window on the west face of the house, to be replaced with vinyl window of the same size. 2. Gutters and Soffits — • a. Remove and replace wood soffits with aluminum. b. Install aluminum gutters (this would qualify for a `Routine Maintenance Exclusion' but its installation is contingent upon the Soffit condition / material, therefore it is included here). 3. Window Trim a. Install aluminum trim to cover all existing (and proposed replacement) windows. SITE VISIT REPORT: September 6, 2018 On August 16, 2018 I visited the property located at 601 N Lafayette. I noticed a window had been replaced and the old window resting against the house. I approached the gentleman that was at the house and introduced myself. He identified himself as the new owner and explained he was unaware of the requirements that came with a property located in a locally designated historic district. I gave him a copy of the Chapin Park LHD guidebook and my and [Specialist Toering's] business cards. He explained to me what his intentions are with the house and what he would like to replace in the near future. I photographed the window that was removed and each window that is currently in place. Windows: 17 windows are currently vinyl replacement windows. Only two of those had been changed out by this new owner. The windows currently are Kinro brand vinyl windows. These are manufactured housing and recreational vehicle windows made in Elkhart County. The photographs of the one that was removed will show the quality of those windows. There are 5 original windows remaining. Two large double hung wood windows on the south face of the structure have multiple repairs including metal angle brackets and screws. The original storms are missing and have allowed the deep window framework to collect the elements and rot out the bottom sash and sill. Water stains are present on the inside wall material as a result of the water infiltration. These two windows will need the jambs rebuilt and the lower sashes remade or replaced. I believe these are beyond repair. The two upper sashes are structurally intact but have started to separate. There is ample caulk applied to these sashes which has caused greater separation and damage. Still repairable but will require considerable attention. There is one more double hung wood window located on the west side of the structure that have been spared from the onslaught of the elements due to the proximity of the neighboring house. This will need considerable attention however including • stripping, re -glazing, re -roping, and some repair where it looks like the lower sash had been forced open. ' The last two original windows are non-operable windows that needs glazing and some trim repair or replacement. The owner also showed me the rotting wood on the exterior staircase that will need to be replaced. He had some concerns on the structural stability of the posts and bracing holding that staircase in place as well. 13