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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1. 1120 E Wayne_2019-0530_PACKETSTAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: June 5, 2019 Application Number: 2019-0530 Property Location: 1120 East Wayne Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Colonial Revival/1935/Naus House Property Owner: Patty and Mike Stockrahm Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street, Ordinance #7796-87 Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Two story frame house with irregular plan. Roof is side gable with returns. Roof material appears to be the original slate. Windows are primarily 6/6 double hung with ornamental louvered shutters. Façade is wood shingle on the second story and brick on the first story. Entry door is off center with an entablature supported by fluted pilasters. A rear addition connects to the garage. ALTERATIONS: COA 2003-0224 approved installation of new gutters and repair of molding. COA 2002-0827 approved restoration of deteriorated shingles/boards from second story. COA 2002-0822 approved replacement windows on the condition that the replacement sashes retain the same appearance as the original windows. The rear additions connecting the original house to the rear garage occurred sometime after 1960 (but prior to the establishment of the district). APPLICATION ITEMS: “Re roof – tear off. Install ice shield, repair decking where need. Shingle with architectural shingle.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Contractor has applied to remove the existing roofing and install new asphalt architectural shingles. The original structure has a slate tile roof that has deteriorated. The later rear additions have existing asphalt shingles. The applicant has supplied multiple previous quotes for the restoration / replacement of the existing slate tile from previous years. The applicant has elected to apply to remove the asphalt 3-tab shingles at the rear as well as the slate roofing and replace with Oakridge by Atlas architectural asphalt shingles on the entire roof. Photographs provided by the applicant indicate that the underlayment is compromised, leading to water infiltration in the attic and main living space. Staff would prefer to see all examples of slate tile preserved and restored on designated properties. In lieu of maintaining original slate, staff would prefer synthetic slate materials. The rear additions of this property create an interplay between two materials: original slate and later asphalt. An ideal circumstance would see the same material conveyed across all roof portions. PRESERVATION INSPECTOR REPORT: N/A STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: EAST WAYNE STREET II. EXISTING STRUCTURES B. ROOFS AND ROOFING Roof shapes in the district encompass most of the various designs found in residential structures. Roofs are covered with a variety of materials such as asphalt, asbestos, wood, and slate shingles, as well as clay tiles. Residences in most cases have wood fascias with gutters and downspouts. The facias of some vinyl or metal sided houses are covered with the same material. Required The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the roof its essential character shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting and weather vanes. Recommended Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof shall be restored. Particular effort should be made to retain materials such as slate, tile, and other unique materials not commonly found in new construction. Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material that matches as closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color and texture. Gutters and downspouts are often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent deterioration of the structure; they should be maintained whenever possible or replaced with a style comparable and suitable to the architectural period. Prohibited Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from the thoroughfare by adding architectural features or large unsightly fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character. Not Recommended Overhanging eaves, soffits, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding metal or vinyl siding to a building. […] In making its determination, the Historic Preservation Commission shall consider three factors: first, appropriateness of the proposed work to the preservation of the building and district; second, the detriment to the public welfare if the proposed work is permitted even though it is not deemed appropriate; third, the potential hardship that the denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness would cause the applicant. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff concedes that both sections of roof are deteriorated and would recommend approval of the proposed application. Report written by Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Specialist Report approved by Elicia Feasel, Historic Preservation Administrator HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov LOCATION MAP - Map showing location of the property and surrounding area (Google Maps) AERIEL MAP - highlighted property on map Sanborn 1960 MACOG 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov FRONT PICTURE (NORTH) - Picture of the front of the building, May 2019. REAR PICTURE (SOUTH) - Picture of the rear of the building, May 2019. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov SIDE PICTURE (WEST) - Picture of the side of the building, May 2019. SIDE PICTURE (EAST) - Picture of the side of the building, May 2019.