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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. Prohibited Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new material, such as artificial stone, brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt shingles, which is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed. Sandblasting or the use of harsh detergents shall not be used on masonry or stucco. This method of cleaning erodes the surface material and accelerates deterioration. Not Recommended Waterproof or water repellent coatings or surface consolidation treatments should not be used unless required to solve a specific problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently unnecessary, expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of the masonry. Mortar joints which do not need repointing should not be. Repointing should not be done with mortar of high Portland cement content, which can often create a bond that is stronger than the building materials. This can cause deterioration as a result of differing coefficient of expansion and the differing porosity of the material and the mortar, which can result in serious damage to adjacent brick. Paint should not be removed from masonry surfaces indiscriminately B. ROOFS AND ROOFING Roof shapes in the district vary from hip and gable to gambrel. All are covered with asphalt shingles. Eaves in most cases, have wood facias with gutters and downspouts. Some aluminum sided houses have aluminum covered facias. Required The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the roof its essential character, such as dormer windows, cornices, brackets and weather vanes, shall be retained. 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 existing or original in composition, size, shape, color, and texture. Prohibited Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof by adding architectural features or roofing materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character. Not Recommended If aluminum or vinyl siding is added to a building, over hanging eaves and gables should not be covered or enclosed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. Staff Report prepared by: Elicia Feasel Deputy Director On a motion by Kevin Buccellato with a second by Elizabeth Hertel to approve application as presented. Vote: 4 —1 Tom Gordon: The guidelines say do not take down a chimney; with the understanding that it cost money to repair, I would prefer to install the B vent through the chimney and retain the character of the house. COA#2015-0518 Approved. (pick up COA) 2. 724 Portage COA#2015-0528 Chapin Park Representation by Dustin Daily, owner STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 2 June 2015 Application Number: 2015-0528 Property Location: 724 Portage Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Free Classic 1897 Property Owner: Dustin Daily Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park Rating: Contributing: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: As noted in the 2005 survey " This unusual Free Classic -style house showcases leaded glass windows and classical columns." The house is two storeys set upon an irregular plan brick foundation. The walls are wood clapboard with the large central second storey gabled dormer is covered with wood shingles. This large hexagonal dormer with overhang is supported by two wood columns The Roofing is asphalt shingles. There is a full width front porch with decorative purlin brackets (A piece of timber laid horizontally on the principal rafters of a roof to support the common rafters on which the roof covering is laid.) at the fascia, four wood columns supports there is also an articulated wood panel inset in the solid railing. The windows are 16/1 double hung; there are also leaded glass windows. The central front door has sidelights and wood entablature. 2