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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7. 304 Twyckenham_COA 2018-0706_PACKETSTAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: July 10, 2018 Application Number: 2018-0706 Property Location: 304 Twyckenham Drive Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Colonial Revival / 1929 / H. R. Stapp / Whitcomb & Keller Property Owner: Aimee and Kevin Buccellato Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Local Historic District, Ordinance #7796-87 Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This is a two storey frame Colonial Revival home with a rectangular plan, flared gable asphalt shingle roof with three gable inset dormers at the front. The porch roof extended from the main roof supported by square box columns with mold trim as capital. There is a central entry with sidelights. There is a two car garage wing with molded trim cornice, wood balustrade on the flat roof. ALTERATIONS: Home remodeled in 1977. Enclosed arched area at rear garage was noted on survey card. Raised deck added in rear of house off of rear arched porch. Removal of 4 non-conforming pine trees in front of house and 1 deciduous tree in tree lawn approved by Commission September, 15, 2008. Addition of rear bay area on second storey approved by Commission in November 17, 2008. The rear entry porch was removed during kitchen renovation and replaced with a dining area and mud room approved with COA 2009-0505. Three new fences were installed along the rear and side yards of the property along with a round window in the north addition with COA 2011-0606. COA #2011-0701B allowed for the installation of a second-floor home office addition above existing 2-car garage, as well as in-kind replacement of the concrete driveway and in-kind roof replacement with Timberline Prestique 30 shingles. RME #2017-0417 allowed for the replacement of four existing deteriorated steel basement windows with Pella aluminum-clad wood windows. APPLICATION ITEMS: “Convert existing den on north side of the house (was originally an outdoor or screened porch) into a glass porch (see drawings and specifications). All new material to match existing exactly. Smooth cedar trim, cedar shingles all painted. Marvin windows and doors, see specs.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Applicant seeks approval for the following improvements to the structure: 1. Conversion of an enclosed first floor room into a sun-room with exterior access by removing existing windows and installing the following: a. West Elevation: i. First story - 1. Four Marvin Ultimate Casement windows with 12 simulated divided lights (with space bar); b. East elevation: i. First story – 1. Four Marvin Ultimate Casement windows with 12 simulated divided lights (with space bar); this wall mirrors the west wall. c. North elevation: i. First story – 1. Four Marvin Ultimate Casement windows with 8 simulated divided lights (with space bar); 2. Marvin Inswing Ultimate series doors, SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES, EAST WAYNE STREET: Note: The Guidelines selected by the East Wayne Street Local Historic District are (b2) – Rehabilitation. (b2) Rehabilitation Maintaining the existing character of the District, and whenever possible returning it to its original condition. Any rehabilitation would not require the removal of all non-original materials but would encourage the removal of all such materials which are incompatible with the defined elements of preservation for the District. The design of new construction or alteration would not require the duplication of the original design and construction, but should be compatible with the existing structures and the District’s defined elements of preservation. The use of original materials or construction techniques would be encouraged, but contemporary methods and materials would be acceptable when compatible. C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are of wood or steel (some casements) or in the case of brick structures, stone sills and brick lintels. Where metal or vinyl siding has been applied, window trim has been covered. Storm windows are of wood or aluminum. Required Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods, and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. Recommended Wood frame storm windows and doors painted to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames. If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design, and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used they should be of canvas material. Prohibited Original doors, windows and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re-used in place. New window and door openings which would alter the scale and proportion of the building shall not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features such as aluminum insulating glass combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors shall not be installed. Not Recommended Awnings, hoods, and fake shutters made of metal, vinyl, or fiberglass should not be used if they would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval, as the project is attempting to rehabilitate the structure to be more in keeping with the original design, which was either a screened-in porch or an outdoor porch. Written by Adam Toering Historic Preservation Specialist Approved by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator Photos Figure 1 - 304 Twyckenham west elevation, from the street. Figure 2 - 304 Twyckenham, north elevation.