Laserfiche WebLink
hoods and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the <br />original. <br /> <br />Recommended <br />Wood storm windows and doors painted or finished to match the original should be used but should not damage <br />existing frames. If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design and hardware should <br />be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. <br />When awnings are used, they should be of canvas material. <br /> <br />D. ENTRANCES, PORCHES AND STEPS <br />Most houses in the district have either an open or enclosed porch across the front. Most porches have either hip or <br />gabled roofs or are covered by the main roof of the house. <br /> <br />Required <br />When deteriorated beyond repair, existing or original porches, stoops, patios and steps, including handrails, <br />balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design <br />or by a design more in keeping with the historic period of the structure. <br /> <br />Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles, and which are important to the building’s historical <br />integrity shall be retained. <br /> <br />Recommended <br />When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not alter <br />the architectural or historical character of the building. <br /> <br />Not Recommended <br />Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the <br />original. <br /> <br />SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff recommends approval for: <br />1. The removal of the existing fiber siding to allow for the evaluation of the original siding beneath, <br />2. The installation of 35 metal storm windows (22 on front structure, 13 on rear structure), <br />3. The installation of new storm doors, <br />4. The removal of the metal awnings over the front windows and doors, <br />5. The rehabilitation of the awnings over the side entry doors. <br /> <br />Staff recommends denial of the retroactive installation of Jeldwen vinyl windows on the rear structure <br />and would like to see windows of the original size and configuration installed. <br /> <br />Staff withholds making a recommendation on: <br />1. the installation of the 5” vinyl siding until the original siding’s condition can be determined; were <br />it to be deteriorated, staff would recommend the approval of the vinyl siding. <br />2. the installation of the 4.5” aluminum trim around the windows and doors; contingent upon the <br />condition of the wood siding. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Prepared by <br />Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Specialist <br />Reviewed by <br />Elicia Feasel, Historic Preservation Administrator