5. 834 Forest Avenue_COA 2022-0606C

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a. Action requested – replace the second story door with an existing window that will be salvaged. The existing balcony will eventually be removed completely (approved - COA 2021-1101A-4) so a door will no longer be needed. b. Material requested - salvage an existing 28x66 window currently located in the front of the home. 4. Eastside, Second floor, back of home (1 window) a. Action requested – replace 1 window and install a new shorter window, to aid in bathroom function. The replaced window will be stored or donated. b. Material requested – Install a shorter JELD-WEN® W-2500 Series awning window, dimensions 24x24 i. JELD-WEN 24 in. x 24 in. W-2500 Series Black Painted Clad Wood Awning Window w/ Natural Interior and Screen THDJW143300075 This structure has been extensively modified, revealing little of the original configuration. The wrap-around porch was enclosed, leading to the strange window configuration facing the front porch. Any windows on the outside of this enclosed porch area can be seen as later additions. Staff supports selective replacement of deteriorated windows, resizing existing window openings to better accommodate use and functionality, and re-orienting existing windows when possible. The submitted proposal The front façade of the structure is strange. The small second story (bathroom) window is offset and seems uncharacteristically large. Staff discussed whether this double-hung window was originally a smaller circular/oval window. The casing/trim detail is consistent on the front façade (save for the ancillary first floor door), including for the later-addition/enclosed porch window. This indicates that the enclosure and second story (bathroom) were early modifications to the structure. The second story shed addition (south facade) exhibit extensive water damage from poor configuration of the windows in the openings and proximity to the roof line. Altering the size/shape of the windows (and spacing them higher from the roofline) will help in mitigating water infiltration. The small double-hung window at the northeast corner appears to have been a later reconfiguration. Resizing this window will mitigate water infiltration while still allowing for light and air into the second story living space. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK […] II. EXISTING STRUCTURES A. BUILDING MATERIALS Original exterior building materials in the district include brick, stucco, clapboard, wood shingles, and brick or stone masonry. In some instances, vinyl, composite and aluminum siding have been applied over the original material. Required Original exterior building materials shall be retained when possible. Deterioration of wood materials shall be prevented through repair, cleaning and painting. The existing architectural detail around windows, porches, doors and eaves shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design when deteriorated beyond repair. Masonry, including brick and stucco structures, shall be maintained, and properly cleaned only when necessary to halt deterioration or to remove stains and shall be done in a method acceptable for the preservation of the surface: i.e. low-pressure water and soft natural bristle brushes. Brick or masonry mortar joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems, or when sufficient mortar is 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