1. 815 Forest Avenue_COA 2023-0302

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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: June 11, 2021 Application Number:2023-0302 Property Location: 815 Forest Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Queen Anne / 1885 Property Owner: LOVE COURTNEY A Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park Local Historic District, #7796-87 Rating: Non-Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Irregular plan two-story structure on a brick foundation. An interior chimney punctuates the gabled asphalt shingle roof; a large polygonal corner tower is at the south east corner. Half-width front porch with concrete floor and steps, wooden balustrade. Double hung wood windows throughout, double-leaf wood panel entry door with large single light, wood panel storm door with multi-lights. ALTERATIONS: AA 2022-0321 allowed for the removal of the aluminum siding, the restoration of the wood siding, the repair and reconstruction of the chimney, the repouring of the front sidewalk, and the enclosure of the rear yard with a fence. AA 2021-1012 allowed for the reconstruction of the rear flat roof in the back of the house, the repair/reattachment of siding, repair/replacement of gutters, and the removal of the ancillary/secondary chimney at the rear of the house. COA 2012-0712 allowed for repair of the masonry foundation. COA 2009-0605 allowed for roof replacement. COA 2008-0620A allowed for removal of front yard trees. COA 2007-1029 allowed for construction of a black aluminum fence around the rear yard. APPLICATION ITEMS: “To replace back porch. Replace 3 dormer Windows due to deterioration & extensive wood rot from continuous water damage. Landscaping plan for spring for front of house.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: Replace existing three windows on the front façade, second story in the gable protrusion with Pella Reserve windows. The second story dormer window unit is in close proximity to the porch roof. Years of deferred maintenance have resulted in wood rot at the base of the sill, jamb, and sashes. A contractor for the property owner replaced the sill prior to the submission of this application. Staff assessment is that the contractor inappropriately installed the sill, exasperating the water issues associated with the deferred maintenance (see site visit report). A previous reconfiguration/renovation results in these windows not being immediately accessible from the interior, as the main entry now is a two-story open area. It is believed that the second story was previously a small room accessible from the top of the stairs. The difficulty in accessing the windows from the interior of the house has exasperated the lack of maintenance for these second story windows. Further, these windows will no longer be opened/closed because of this lack of access. Fixing all three windows in place would be a viable alternative option. The applicant has requested replacement of the existing three windows with Pella Reserve aluminum-clad windows. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK II. EXISTING STRUCTURES […] 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