1. 1133 Allen Street_COA 2022-0518

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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: June 13, 2022 Application Number: 2022-0518 Property Location: 1133 North Allen Street Historic Name: A. V. Keeney Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Bungalow / 1915 /Ernest Young Property Owner: Norah Amstate, Jesse Amstate Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark, #7213-82 Rating: Significant/Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Asymmetrical 1 ½ story bungalow style house poured concrete foundation. Large gabled dormer on front façade of asphalt shingled roof. Exposed rafter tails with decorative ends. First story has clapboard siding transitioning with a flared belt band to shingles on the second story. Windows are 6/1 casements with lip-molded lintels. ALTERATIONS: COA 1994-0322 allowed for the removal and replacement of the asphalt shingle roof on house and garage. AA 2021-0721 allowed for the removal and replacement of the asphalt shingle roof. APPLICATION ITEMS: “Adding a wall to the garage to finish it/insulate. In order to convert it into a workshop/artist studio. Sheetrocking garage. Wall will have two windows and a 42” door. Running electricity into the garage from outdoor shutoff box.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: Remove overhead door on west façade of the garage and replace with wall consisting of two windows (53.5”x 29” Openings) and a door (42” x 84”). Insulated and finish interior of garage with sheetrock. Run electricity to garage from outdoor shutoff box. Based upon submitted photographs, the windows appear to be two (2) Pella right hinge casement windows, with what appears to be simulated divided light between the glass. The door is a salvaged three panel door with glazing. 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