3. 701 West LaSalle Avenue_COA 2021-0826

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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: September 13, 2022 Application Number: 2022-0826 Property Location: 701 West LaSalle Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Free Classic / 1904 Property Owner: Jonathan Nicoletti Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Irregular plan 2-story residence with attic story that projects over the second floor. Boxed plain soffit, brackets under small decorative projecting gables on front and one side, asphalt shingle roof (with east facing skylights), double-hung sash windows ALTERATIONS: AA 2021-0803 allowed for the replacement of the rear door with a historically appropriate door, repair wood siding, repair damage to the roof, replace missing glass in the attic, repair front porch and replace missing columns with salvaged columns. COA 2010-1112 allowed for the removal and replacement of the asphalt shingle roof. COA 1988-0316 allowed for the installation of skylights in the roof. COA 1982-0721 allowed for the construction of a picket fence on the southwest side of the property. COA 2021-1108A allowed for the movement of the salvaged garage from the May House at 130 Park Lane to the rear (north) end of the property. APPLICATION ITEMS: “1) Installation of handrailing leading up front porch steps. Design is to match railing already installed on perimeter of porch and shown in picture. 2) Installation of door on south side of garage in place of west most window (left window in picture).” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: Add a railing to the front steps, matching the existing porch railing. Add a man/pedestrian door in the south façade of the recently moved garage (salvaged from the May House site on Park Lane). STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Group B Standards 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 (appendix A: Minimum Maintenance Standards).\ 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 overall 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.