4. 113 Laurel Street_COA 2022-0606B

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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: June 14, 2022 Application Number: 2022-0606B Property Location: 113 Laurel Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Queen Anne / 1903 / Property Owner: Tuan and Kelsey Ngo Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark #9938-09 Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Two and a half story residence; irregular plan; hip roof with end gables and 5-sided bay dormer, wide eave with simple frieze board; 8/2 wood frame dormer windows with 1/1 storm windows, simple surround, twin 1/1 wood frame double hung windows; 2” clapboard with corner boards, shingled gabled ends ALTERATIONS: None on file APPLICATION ITEMS: “We would like to install solar panels on the South and West facing side of our roof. The panels will be black-on- black to minimize the aesthetic impact. Visibility of the panels from Laurel St. in minimal on the South facing side and the West side is not visible from Laurel St. Please see the attached plan for further details.“ DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: a. Install new solar panels on south and west slopes of the house roof. i. 24 REC Alpha Pure Black Series- 400w spec Solar panels installed by Electriculture, LLC. See attached proposed layout. 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