2. 1717 East Wayne Street_COA 2021-0507B

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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: June 11, 2021 Application Number: 2021-0507B Property Location: 1717 East Wayne Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Colonial Revival / 1927 Property Owner: LAKE COUNTY TRUST COMPANY TRUST # 5223 / Shawn Sullivan Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Local Historic District, #7796-87 Rating: Non-Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE : Irregular plan two-story (with attic) with steep asphalt shingled gable roof and gable returns and some molded raking trim. Large shed roof wall dormers at front and rear. Windows are 2/2 double-hung with horizontal divided lights. Exterior is clad in irregular large format wood shingles (and stone on the primary first floor façade). A square entry extension with flat roof and simple entablature with balcony metal railing. Driveway entrance has slight overhang and shed roof. A large two car (two door) garage with gabled asphalt shingled roof and gable returns and the same wood siding as the main house. ALTERATIONS: COA 1993-0729 allowed for the removal and replacement of the asphalt shingle roof. AA 2021-0507A allowed for the construction of a metal gate across the driveway to the lot line, approximately 5’ tall. APPLICATION ITEMS: “It’s two projects – a gate to the back yard and driveway and an extension to the garage. 1. The gate is simple black metal staked gate similar to other gates in the neighborhood. I attached a picture of the gate. 2. The extension would add 10 x 15 of space to garage (badly needed since Covid brought more people and stuff). It would be made of similar would, painted the same, and would have a sliding garage door to be painted to match other two garage doors. The extension cannot be seen from the street or by neighbors.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: Build an extension to the west of the existing two car garage, approximately 10’ x 15’ (schematics indicate 10’ x 17’), by 7’ 6.75” tall (on the east side, under the existing garage eave), and 6’ 3” tall at the outside edge (on the west side). Per e-mails from the applicant: “[a]cross the 10 foot expanse, the roof will drop to 6 feet 3 inches so that is 1 and 2/5ths of an inch for every foot. I was told that that angle's ratio was code sufficient, but, then again, that's not my bailiwick. I apologize if I did not say so in previously, but the roof would be tar sheets with asphalt 3-tab shingles. If it needs to be more than that or a different material, let me know.” It is unknown what kind of foundation the structure will be built on. Treated lumber posts are currently set in the ground at what appear to be the outside edge of the proposed structure. Staff have reservations that the proposed structure will comply with existing building code for comparable structures (regarding the foundation/footings, roof slope and roof material). Based upon the described roof pitch (~1/12), the roof will require a material other than shingles. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK III. NEW CONSTRUCTION New construction includes any new building or structure constructed within the boundaries of the historic district, or any new addition to an existing building. New construction should be designed considering the appearance of the other buildings in the neighborhood. A. HEIGHT AND PROPORTION