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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE. OF APPROPRIATENESS Datei - December 14, 2009 Application Number: 2009-1214 Property Location: 2025 Mishawaka Firehouse #9 Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Dormer Front Bungalow/1926/Ernest W. Young Property Owner: South Bend Fire Department Landmark or.Distriet Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: One -and half storey dormer front bungalow on a square plan with an offset brick chimney set on a brick foundation with a stone string course at the base. The walls have aluminum siding at the second storey, the rest of the exterior walls are stretcher bond 'brick. There is a two storey tower with a flat roof at the rear. The asphalt shingled roof has a side gable with aluminum sided knee braces and large front and rear gable dormers with the same aluminum siding. The front porch extends across the front of the firehouse and has a low brick wall with stone caps and brick pillars. The roof is an extension of the main roof with curved knee brace supports. There is a side shed canopy at the entry with similar bracing. The front entry at the porch is offset with multi -pane side lights. There is a side entry with multi -pane light door. There is 'a large garage door under the porch. The windows a 1/1 double hung sashes with stone sills. There is a square bay window With shed roof on the west side. ALTERATIONS: The 1979/1990 Survey card notes that the original glazed tile roof has been removed; that aluminum siding, storm windows and doors are replacements. The windows are not original to the structure. The current wood window sashes have insert lights with a composite plastic surround that are set into aluminum tracks. APPLICATION ITEMS: Replacement of two windows. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT; The City wishes to replace two windows and replace them with solid vinyl 1/1 double hung ComfortWorld 6000 windows. The first window is located on the east side of the building and has a diagonal cracked pane in the upper sash. The sashes themselves still operate but are not in stable condition. The second window is located at the south of the building in the upstairs bathroom. It has deteriorated due to poor ventilation and heavy condensation. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Group B Standards: A. Maintenance: The maintenance, of any historical structure or site shall in, no way involve any direct physical change except for the general'tleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all truc'ures or sites. B. Treatment: Treatment shall be defin 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 ofa part of the landmark should be considered under demolition.