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Staff supports selective replacement of deteriorated windows, resizing existing window openings to better
<br />accommodate use and functionality, and re-orienting existing windows when possible. The submitted proposal
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<br />The second story shed addition (south facade) exhibit extensive water damage from poor configuration of the
<br />windows in the openings and proximity to the roof line. Altering the size/shape of the windows (and spacing them
<br />higher from the roofline) will help in mitigating water infiltration.
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<br />Staff previously advocated for the resizing of the small small double-hung window at the northeast corner, believed
<br />to have been a later reconfiguration – more than likely coinciding with the construction of the rear most addition.
<br />Relocating the window to any portion of the this façade is difficult, due to the close proximity to roof above, as well
<br />as the adjoining addition’s roof.
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<br />STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK
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<br />II. EXISTING STRUCTURES
<br />A. BUILDING MATERIALS
<br />Original exterior building materials in the district include brick, stucco, clapboard, wood shingles, and brick or stone masonry. In some
<br />instances, vinyl, composite and aluminum siding have been applied over the original material.
<br />Required
<br />Original exterior building materials shall be retained when possible. Deterioration of wood materials shall be prevented through repair,
<br />cleaning and painting. The existing architectural detail around windows, porches, doors and eaves shall be retained or replaced by replicas of
<br />the same design when deteriorated beyond repair.
<br />Masonry, including brick and stucco structures, shall be maintained, and properly cleaned only when necessary to halt deterioration or to
<br />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
<br />brushes. Brick or masonry mortar joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems, or when sufficient mortar is
<br />missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color, texture, joint size, method of
<br />application and joint profile.
<br />When repairing stucco, stucco mixture shall be used. A professional shall make a study of the old stucco, to determine the exact mixture and
<br />underlayment used in the original work. Some repair methods are not compatible with the original techniques and may cause early
<br />disintegration of the repair work and the original work.
<br />Ample ventilation must be afforded the structure when siding is installed, in order to prevent increased deterioration of the structure from
<br />moisture and insects.
<br />Recommended
<br />Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. When maintaining or repairing original siding is not feasible,
<br />aluminum, vinyl or composite siding may be used. When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the
<br />original wood. Every effort should be made to retain the original trim around windows, doors, cornices gables, eaves and other architectural
<br />features.
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<br />C. WINDOWS AND DOORS
<br />Window and door frames are in most cases wood and vary depending upon the style of the home. Many are double-hung windows with
<br />wood trim and sills. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where aluminum siding has been applied, the window
<br />and door trim has been covered. About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows; the other half have wood storm
<br />windows.
<br />Required
<br />Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and
<br />hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original.
<br />Recommended
<br />Wood storm windows and doors painted or finished to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames. If new
<br />sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they
<br />should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used, they should be of canvas material.
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<br /> SITE VISIT REPORT:
<br />Administrator Toering and Inspector Ross Van Overberghe toured the property on September 14th, 2021. Staff
<br />discussed future projects with Ms. Baumgartner at that time, as this is an extensive rehabilitation of a long-
<br />neglected property.
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<br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The project can be considered to have two distinct components:
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<br />COA 2023-0130-1 South Side, Second Floor – The existing windows will be removed and replaced with
<br />new aluminum-clad windows of the same size/configuration to mitigate water infiltration along the roof.
<br />Staff recommends approval.
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