Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Signed Minutes - July 15, 2019

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a. Historical Context: Columns, composed of the base, shaft, and capital, are categorized in five orders: Doric, Ionic, Tuscan, Corinthian, and Composite. The latter two are the most ornate of the orders. Four stately homes along West North Shore have grand entrance porticos with colossal orders (columns taller than one story): i. 107 West North Shore, with two Composite* columns; (* Composite columns are an elaboration of the Corinthian style with the addition of the volutes of the Ionic columns) ii. 127 W North Shore, with 6 Ionic columns (four facing the street) and pilasters along each exterior facade; iii. 201 W North Shore with 4 Corinthian columns and two pilasters; iv. 325 W North Shore, with six Ionic columns (four facing the street) on the front porch The applicant’s house is the only structure in the neighborhood with Corinthian columns. Three of the above listed examples have four columns facing the street, and these three structures are similar in appearance and architectural constitution. b. Configuration / Constitution: The two columns at the corners of the portico were load-bearing. The internal columns were cosmetic, adding to the stately appearance of the house. The columns (and pilasters) have fluted shafts. The capitals are Corinthian, with acanthi and volutes. The reconstruction cost is believed to be in excess of $5,000 per column. The reduction in the number of columns will result in a considerable cost-savings for the applicant (in excess of $10,000). Staff does not support the reduction in the number of columns. 4. Change the material Construction of the Columns a. Historic Context: The existing columns were originally constructed from multiple materials. The 2018 application to repair / rebuild the front porch was predicated on the deteriorated condition of the columns (base, shaft, and capital). The shafts were constructed from wood, barreled around an internal cavity. New load -bearing beams have been installed at the corners, it was the hope of the applicant that the barreled columns could be rehabilitated and reinstalled. The 2018 project approval remanded to staff “decisions where contingencies exist or any decisions that need to be acted upon with urgency, including the replacement and reconstruction of the Corinthian columns and piers..” b. Configuration / Constitution: The applicant would like to transition from the original materials to fiberglass reinforced polymer exampl es. The applicant has requested to remove the fluting from the columns. Staff supports the use of alternative materials if they replicate the original details of the Corinthian columns and pilasters. Staff does not support a ‘regression’ in the style of the columns (i.e., the loss of the fluting on the shaft of the column, or the installation of a less ornate capital order). SITE VISIT REPORT: Staff visited the property repeatedly over the course of the last calendar year (March, August, September, of 2018, as well as January, March, and June of 2019) to monitor progress on the project. On June 27, 2019 Inspector Szaday and Specialist Toering met with a representative (Jo Broden) of the property owners at the residence and discussed developments and circumstances of the project. The representative of the property owner expressed frustrations with the concrete contractor and the overall cost and progress of the project. The installation of the front steps was not to her satisfaction. The front porch is poured, and the steps have been installed. Hershberger Masonry is working on finishing the exterior brick of this portion of the project. Steel beams are installed at the corners to support the porch roof. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: I. BASIC STRUCTURAL MATERIALS AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES Preferred: Retain and maintain the original exterior building material. Frame Structures: Repair, repaint, and / or clean siding to deter deterioration. Masonry Structures: Tuckpoint brick and stone, repair stucco and repaint trim, stucco and brick (if painted) to deter