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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3. 2119 Portage_COA 2019-1011A_PACKETSTAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: October 17, 2019 Application Number: 2019-1011A Property Location: 2119 Portage Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Greek Revival / 1865 – “Isaac Marble House” Property Owner: Jeff and Mary McKelvey Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark, Ordinance #7020- 82 Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: Two story Greek Revival (with ancillary one story wings) on brick foundation. Two chimneys and a later heater exhaust punctuate the roof line. Exterior is brick with a stretcher bond, stone sills and lintels. The roof is a shallow gable with short eave overhang and large frieze. The soffit was enclosed prior to landmarking. Two wings were added flanking the original structure, later windows were installed in those additions. Windows are double-hung 6-over-6 on the second story and double-hung 6-over-9 on the first story. Some fixed windows are found in the original structure. Casements exist in the later additions. A front porch spans the original structure, a side entrance has a stepped stoop. ALTERATIONS: Two wing additions were added sometime in the 20th century (sometime after 1946?). COA #1986-0903 allowed for the construction of an addition to the west side of the garage, as well as reroofing of the south addition. COA #1986-1008 allowed for re-roofing and aluminum soffits on the south wing addition. A ‘cabana’ was constructed attached to the garage without COA in 1987. COA #1987-0807 allowed for the construction of the front porch. COA #1990-0606 allowed for reconstruction of the deteriorated chimney with new bricks. COA #1997-0829 allowed for masonry repairs to the main chimney. COA #1996-0912 allowed for additional repairs and modifications to the masonry of the main chimney. COA #2001-0417 allowed for the repair/replacement-in-kind of the split-rail fence on the property, landscaping, tree trimming. COA #2003-0929 allowed for the removal and replacement of exterior storm doors and entrance doors. COA #2006-0329-1 allowed for the re-roofing of portions of the garage, as well as repair of the damages to the main roof. COA #2006-0720A allowed for the re-roof of the main structure and garage with Tamko Heritage 30-year shingles, as well as the replacement of the static air vents. APPLICATION ITEMS: “Overlay metal on shingles, remove stove vent. (Standing-seam horizontal roof by Central States Manufacturing, Inc.)” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Applicant seeks a Certificate of Appropriateness for changes on the structure: 1. Installation of a Horizon-Lock (produced by Central States Manufacturing, Inc.) standing seam, textured painted steel roof over the existing asphalt shingles, a. Panels are 16”, fabricated in varying lengths to accommodate different roof sections. b. 13” ridge cap (painted) 2. Remove the stove vent on the southern wing addition. The proposed material is a departure from the existing material. Metal was a common roofing material in the 19th century, although no record of it being used on this structure can be found. The 1932 Assessor Card Indicates that wood shingles were in use in the early part of the 20th century (this is indicated by ‘W.SH’ on the assessor card). Standing seam metal roofs enjoy a long lifespan, if installed properly (by comparison, the current shingles are believed to be thirteen years old). Staff expresses one point of concern: if the new material is laid on top of the existing shingles, the flashing of the new metal roof will come into conflict with the existing stone window sills, specifically at the front porch and at the rear second story window (where the window air conditioning unit is located in the supplied photographs). The front porch design (when originally submitted in 1987) was modified to ensure the second floor window sills would not be impacted by the roof line. SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Local Landmark “Group B” The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate. A. Maintenance The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites. B. Treatment Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re-roofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. Renovation and Additions Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while an addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition). Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overa ll appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1. Structure—–Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 2. Material—Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a. wood—all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. b. siding materials—the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when renovation is considered. D. Demolition Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should be made of both the exterior and interior of the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for this documentation. E. Moving The moving of landmarks is discouraged, however, moving is preferred to demolition. When moving is necessary, the owner of the landmark must apply to the Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness. F. Signs No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and super -graphics will also be disallowed. Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per business. G. Building Site and Landscaping (These standards apply to both A and B) 1. Required Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs (house numbers) and benches which reflect the property’s history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Structures such as: gazebos , patio decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trelli ses, and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and neighborhood and inconspicuous wh en viewed from a public way. 2. Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings, an d newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the buildings historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Front yard areas should not be fenced except in cases where historic documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. Fencing should be in character with the buildings style, materials, and scale. 3. Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways , outbuildings, and other elements before evaluating their importance to the property’s history and development. Front yard ar eas shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. The installation of unsightly devices such as TV recep tion dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from public thoroughfares. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the project as submitted, with the expressed concern that the stone window sill should not be aversely impacted by the addition of the metal roof material. Prepared by Adam Toering Historic Preservation Specialist Recommendation 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 1895 Atlas, "W. O. Jackson" estate, center 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 (East) - Picture of the front of the building, August 2019. REAR PICTURE (WEST) - Picture of the rear of the building, August 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 (South) - Picture of the south side of the building, August 2019. SIDE PICTURE (North) - Picture of the side of the building, August 2019.