Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Signed Minutes - June 15, 2020

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Legal Counsel Kennedy clarified that, in motions for denial, Commissioners are required to state their reasons for denial. Roll was called. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko (AYE): I voted to deny the application as submitted because it is in clear violation of the Standards and Guidelines. Commissioner Deegan (AYE): I vote `aye' because page 38 of the East Wayne Street Standards and Guidelines state that the "Front yard areas shall not be fenced and fences shall not extend forward beyond the setback line of the house." If the fence is moved to the setback line of the house the yard will be open. Commissioner Ponder (AYE): I vote to deny because it went against the guidelines and it was a retroactive COA. Commissioner Stalheim (AYE): I [vote to deny] for the same reasons noted. Commissioner Tiffany (AYE): I [vote to] deny because it goes against the guidelines. Commissioner Gelfman (AYE): I also [vote to] deny, because it was against the guidelines, but also because we just need to take it back to the edge of the house. Certificate of Appropriateness #2020-0403 is denied. 7. 729 Cottage Grove #2020-0406 #8055-90 Local Landmark Representation: Michael Hebbeler, 729 Cottage Grove STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: June 9, 2020 Application Number: 2020-0406 Property Location: 729 Cottage Grove Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Free Classic / 1902 / "Stretch House" Property Owner: Michael Hebbeler Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark, Ordinance #8055-90 Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: Classic Revival House with Prairie Influences that was built in 1905 for Fred and Margaret Stretch remodeled around 1917 converting it into a duplex. This two-story Free Classic is rectangular in construction and sits on a concrete block foundation. Walls are wood clapboard with comerboards. The roof is hip with gables and boxed returns covered with asphalt shingle. The front of the structure has a'/ length porch with doric columns set upon brick piers and has a brick rail with a stone cap. There is an entablature over the entrance. Windows are mostly 1/1 original wood double hung. There is a Palladian window in front dormer. Front door is wood panel with sidelights and there are two French doors in porch. ALTERATIONS: RME 2015-1129 permitted tear off and re -roof with new architectural asphalt shingles and removal of volunteer trees. COA 2005-0329A permitted removal of several hemlock trees and for replacement trees. COA 2005-0329B permitted new 6" K -style gutter installation on house. 1990-0726 allowed for replacement of existing fiberglass garage door with new wood three panel door. APPLICATION ITEMS: "Replace metal framed storm windows with double pane high efficiency windows (Pella); replace exterior door w/cracked glass and /eadpaint with security door. Replacements made to increase safety and energy efficiency. Trim new windows in same color as original existing structure (pre -renovation). Use original siding to cover gaps. Paint wood in window cavities to match existing paint scheme. Paint security door to match original. " DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested retroactive approval to: