1. 920 West Wasington Street_COA 2022-0330

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Of these two projects, the installation of solar panels would qualify for administrative approval per the proposed location and configuration. The standing seam metal roof constitutes a material change and requires Commission review. The garage is a secondary structure to the main house that currently does not detract from the significance of the property. The proposed roof change could be interpreted as a “Treatment” change per the Group B Standards, as it would “involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark” but “not alter the style or original form.” This treatment change will alter the appearance of the landmark by replacing the existing asphalt shingles with a standing seam metal roof. The proposed roof change could be considered a “Renovation”, as it is a change that will not be altering the general massing of the landmark. The massing of the garage is remaining the same in relation to the main house. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: GROUP B The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/ or samples where appropriate. A. MAINTENANCE The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites ( appendix A: Minimum Maintenance Standards). B. TREATMENT Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include reroofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. RENOVATION AND ADDITIONS Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while an addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition). Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1. Structure—– Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 2. Material— Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a. wood—all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. b. siding materials—the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when renovation is considered. D. DEMOLITION Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should be made of both the exterior and interior of the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for this documentation.