4. 834 Forest Avenue_COA 2022-0305

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missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color, texture, joint size, method of application and joint profile. When repairing stucco, stucco mixture shall be used. A professional shall make a study of the old stucco, to determine the exact mixture and underlayment used in the original work. Some repair methods are not compatible with the original techniques and may cause early disintegration of the repair work and the original work. Ample ventilation must be afforded the structure when siding is installed, in order to prevent increased deterioration of the structure from moisture and insects. Recommended Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. When maintaining or repairing original siding is not feasible, aluminum, vinyl or composite siding may be used. When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the original wood. Every effort should be made to retain the original trim around windows, doors, cornices gables, eaves and other architectural features. […] 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 applied, 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 existing 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 should be of canvas material. […] SITE VISIT REPORT: Administrator Toering and Inspector Ross Van Overberghe toured the property on September 14th, 2021. Staff discussed future projects with Ms. Baumgartner at that time, as this is an extensive rehabilitation of a long- neglected property. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends separating the project into multiple components: COA 2022-0305-1 South Side, First Floor – The existing windows will be removed and replaced with new aluminum-clad windows matching the adjacent windows. Staff recommends approval. COA 2022-0305-2 West Side, First Floor – Existing windows will be reoriented to create symmetry on the front porch. Removed windows will be retained for future projects. Salvaged windows will be re- oriented. Staff recommends approval. COA 2022-0305-3 West Side, Second Floor – replacement of the existing window with an awning window. Staff recommends approval. COA 2022-0305-4 North side, First floor – removal of original window for other projects, replacement with smaller aluminum clad. Staff recommends approval. COA 2022-0305-5 North side, Second floor – removal of original window for other projects, replacement with awning window matching the south side. Staff recommends approval. Prepared by Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Administrator