605 Rex Street_COA 2021-0407B (RENEWAL)

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a. Replacement of the missing skirt board (with wood), b. Replacing the existing rear door with a historically appropriate half-lite door, c. Installing a new wooden 3’ x 2’ window in the wall beside the rear door, d. Constructing a new treated deck with steps, railings, and square ballisters, 2. Modifications to the East side of the house, including: a. Addition of simple metal railings on both the front entrance steps as well as the kitchen entrance steps, b. Reconstruction of the east wall enclosing the front porch by: i. Reconstructing the lower wall sections and section beside windows to replicate the siding pattern of the remainder of the house, ii. Reconfiguring the windows and door enclosures (see schematics – screen door and window size changes are minimal), 3. Replacement of the upstairs gable window (currently 6 over 6, vinyl[?]), to be replaced with wood 1 over 1 window, manufacturer to be determined). SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK General Definitions B) PRESERVATION GUIDELINES b2) Rehabilitation (ADOPTED) Maintaining the existing character of the district, and whenever possible returning it to its original condition. Any rehabilitation would not require the removal of all non-original materials but would encourage the removal of all such materials which are incompatible with the defined elements of preservation for the district. The design of new construction or alteration would not require the duplication of the original design and construction, but should be compatible with existing structures and the district’s defined elements of preservation. The use of original materials or construction techniques would be encouraged, but contemporary methods and materials would be acceptable when compatible. II. EXISTING STRUCTURES C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are in most cases wood and vary depending upon the style of the home. Many are double-hung windows with wood trim and sills. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where aluminum siding has been appl ied, the window and door trim has been covered. About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows; the other half have wood storm windows. Required Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. Recommended Wood storm windows and doors painted or finished to match the original should be used but should not damage exis ting frames. If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used, they sho uld be of canvas material. D. ENTRANCES, PORCHES AND STEPS Most houses in the district have either an open or enclosed porch across the front. Most porches have either hip or gabled roofs or are covered by the main roof of the house. Required When deteriorated beyond repair, existing or original porches, stoops, patios and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design or by a design more in kee ping with the historic period of the structure. Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles and which are important to the building’s historical integrity shall be retained. Recommended When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not alter the architectural or historical character of the building. Not Recommended Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the project, as it conforms to the Standards & Guidelines of the Chapin Park Local and National Historic District. Written by Adam Toering Historic Preservation Specialist Approved by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator