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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: September 5, 2018 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: