HomeMy WebLinkAbout7. 720 Park_COA 2018-1001D_PACKETSTAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Date: October 9, 2018
Application Number: 2018-1001D
Property Location: 720 Park Avenue
Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Queen Anne / 1878 / DeShane House
Property Owner: John and Monica Sikorski
Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park Local (Ordinance #9574-05) and National Register Historic
District
Rating: Notable
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This two-story irregular plan Queen Anne style house sits on a brick
foundation. Walls are shiplap clapboard with corner boards and frieze boards. An interior brick chimney
punctuates the cross gabled roof line with low pitch and asphalt shingles. To the rear is a first story gable rear wing
with a shed roof side wing; decorative spindle work punctuates the gable apex. A full width front and side porch
wraps the west and south sides, with a second story balcony facing the street. Spindle supports with balustrades
and decorative spindles at the eaves with brackets are also present. Windows are 1/1 double hung with molded
entablatures. The ground floor has shutters. The front door is wood paneled with beveled glass light and transom
and a wood storm. A large two story gabled barn with board and batten siding stands to the rear.
ALTERATIONS: COA #2005-1114 allowed for the complete tear-off and re-roof of the entire house, as well as
allowed for the installation of flashing and roof vents as needed. COA #2012-0716A allowed for the removal of
three storm-damaged trees in the back yard per City Forester Brent Thompson. COA #2015-1215 allowed for the
replacement of the existing brick chimney with new in-kind material, to match existing. RME #2017-1023 allowed
for the repair woodwork at the northwest corner of the property because of water damage. RME #2018-1005 re-
issued COA #2017-1023 for the repair of woodwork on the northwest corner. RME #2018-1005B allowed for the
removal and replacement of multiple trees on the property. RME #2018-1005C allowed for the replacement and
repair of brick foundation and chimney with like material.
APPLICATION ITEMS: “Move or replace eight total windows to accommodate layout of renovated interior.
Windows will remain in the same vicinity as before but require re-alignment for purposes of interior layout.”
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT:
1. Kitchen –
a. Three north kitchen windows to be moved to center over sink and requires lowering the height
as to not butt against ceiling.
b. New windows will measure 27” x 58” each.
2. Mudroom –
a. Re-size and center window on north wall of mudroom to match symmetrically with new
window addition on south wall of mudroom. Both windows will be centered on the wall and
match sunroom windows in size and style.
3. Basement door –
a. Raise current basement door to provide access to elevated kitchen floor.
b. Remove current back door to kitchen with two new large windows on east wall to match
windows on north and south wall.
4. French door –
a. Install new in (or out) swing French doors
5. Bathroom –
a. Replace upstairs southeast window in location of new bathroom. Window is falling out of
damaged frame and does not close or open properly. Replacement window will be same size.
Proposed windows: Marvin Ultimate casement or double-hung, wood interior/aluminum-clad wood
exterior.
Or Anderson Architectural Collection E-Series Casement window, wood interior/aluminum-clad wood
exterior.
Proposed doors: Final brand and style to be determined. Materials will be wood or wood/aluminum (no
steel or vinyl), similar to:
Ashworth Professional Series wood/aluminum French doors
Or
Marvin Ultrex Outswinging French Door
SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK: Chapin Park Local Historic District
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.
Property owners should contact the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County prior to initiating any restoration
or rehabilitation effort. [ Address and contact information is listed in the front of the Guidebook.] The Commission is an invaluable source
of information about all facets of rehabilitation and restoration – materials, methods, contractors and the like.
Prohibited
Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new materials that is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed, such as
artificial stone, brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt shingles.
Sandblasting or the use of harsh detergents shall not be used on masonry including brick, stucco, limestone, flagstone and sandstone. This
method of cleaning erodes the surface material and accelerates deterioration.
Repointing shall not be done with a mortar of high Portland cement content which can often create a bond that is stronger than the building
material. Usage of Portland cement can cause deterioration as a result of the differing coefficient of expansion and porosity of the historic
masonry unit and the mortar. This most often results in serious damage to adjacent brick.
Unpainted masonry surfaces shall not be painted unless they had been painted originally. Paint shall not be removed from masonry surfaces
by any means that damage the surface.
Not Recommended
Waterproof or water repellant coatings or surface consolidation treatments should not be used on masonry surfaces unless required to solve a
specific problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently unnecessary and expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of
the masonry. Mortar joints, which do not need repointing, should not be repointed. Wood siding should not be power-washed.
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 and door trim has been covered. About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows; the other
half have wood storm windows.
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 storm windows and doors painted or finished 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.
D. ENTRANCES, PORCHES AND STEPS
Most houses in the district have either an open or enclosed porch across the front. Most porches have either hip or gabled roofs or are
covered by the main roof of the house.
Required
When deteriorated beyond repair, existing or original porches, stoops, patios and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles
and roof decorations, shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design or by a design more in keeping with the historic period of
the structure.
Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles and which are important to the building’s historical integrity shall be retained.
Recommended
When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not alter the architectural or
historical character of the building.
Not Recommended
Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of placement and material of window and door adjustments/additions.
Remand authority to staff for specific window and door selection. Of the provided examples, 1/1 double hung
window style is preferred over casement.
Written by
Elicia Feasel
Historic Preservation Administrator
Site Plan
Blueprint
Figure 1—720 Park, looking north east
Figure 2—720 Park, looking north
Figure 3—720 Park, kitchen windows
Figure 4—720 Park, kitchen windows
Figure 5—720 Park, kitchen windows to French doors
Figure 6—720 Park, kitchen windows to French doors
Figure 7—720 Park, windows to French doors
Figure 8—720 Park, windows and door adjustments
Figure 9—720 Park, windows and door adjustments
Proposed window and door options