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wrought iron fence. As of 1977 there was noted" a newer frame garage with apartment of a `style that detracts from the house"' (Brian Crumlish) ALTERATIONS: The aluminum siding, fencing and storm windows are not original to the house. The asphalt roof is a replacement. The plastic window drip moulds are later additions. The Porte-cochere was restored in 1980 along with the second floor French doors above. In 1991 a COA was issued to enclose exiting inset second level balcony in the rear and use aluminum siding to match and install one window. The "guest house" was revamped with siding and new door configurations in 1995. APPLICATION ITEMS: Remove aluminum siding and restore original clapboard underneath; and replace/repair trim work. Repair/replace bead board underneath overhang of front porch and soffit. Replacement of aluminum storm windows with a historic storm window alternative. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT : The new homeowners wish to restore the original look of the house by removing the aluminum siding and restoring the wood details and trims using the Sears and Roebuck catalogue drawings and photographs of a Magnolia in the state of Georgia. They wish to restore and replace the bead board on the front porch ceiling and the soffit. They wish to remove the non -original aluminum storm windows with a more historic looking storm with a narrower frame. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: WEST NORTH SHORE STANDARDS: II. BASIC STRUCTURAL MATERIAL AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES Preferred: Retain and maintain the original exterior building material. Frame Structures: Repair, repaint, and/or clean siding to deter deterioration. Masonry Structures: Tuckpoint brick and stone, repair stucco and repaint trim, stucco and brick (if painted) to deter deterioration. Retain and maintain architectural detail of structures such as wrought iron, tile, brackets, etc., or replace when necessary with similar material in texture, size and appearance. Permitted: If vinyl or aluminum siding is the only economic solution to a deteriorating frame house, architectural detail must be visually preserved. The siding used should match the original in style, width, and lap as closely as possible. Prohibited: Do not use asbestos or asphalt siding on frame structures. Do not use artificial brick or cast stone siding on brick, masonry, stucco, or frame structures. Do not sandblast or use harsh detergents in cleaning brick, masonry or stucco. B. Windows and Doors Preferred: Retain and maintain existing window and doors including sash, lintels, sills, shutters, doors, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware. Use canvas awnings, if awnings are used. Install wooden frame storm windows and doors painted to match trim. Install insulating glass in existing sash. As to Lot 12 metal storm windows and doors which have been coated to match trim and which are architecturally in good taste with the structure are preferred. Permitted: Replace deteriorated doors, windows, sills, shutters, etc with materials which match the original as closely as possible. A special effort should be made to match the size and style of the window and door openings, so that the overall appearance of the structure is not altered. Install metal storm windows and doors which have been painted, anodized or coated to match the trim. Prohibited: Do not attach or use metal, vinyl or fiber glass awnings nor hoods. Do not attach exterior shutters to a house that did not have shutters originally unless approved in wiring by the Historic Preservation Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval because the projects conform to the guidelines for West North Shore District. Staff will be on site for the "unveiling" and offer guidance to the remediation/replacement of the clapboard and trim work as well as to the selection of the storm windows which will be historically sympathetic to the house. Catherine D. Hostetler, Director Applicant was amenable to remove storm windows from the application. On a motion by Kevin Buccellato with a second by Tom Gordon to amend the application to exclude the storm windows from this application. Vote: 5 — 0 unanimous. On a motion by Kevin Buccellato with a second by Tom Gordon to approve the amended application as presented. Vote: 5 — 0 unanimous. COA#2015-0601A Approved as amended. (pick up COA) 4. 1215 East Wayne Street COA#2015-0602 East Wayne Street Representation by Joshua Aerie, owner STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 2 June 2015 Application Number: 2015-0602 Property Location: 1215 East Wayne Street South Architectural Style/Date/Architect: Tudor Revival/I925/H.R. Stapp Property Owner: Joshua Aerie and Melissa Berke Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Local Historic District Rating: Notable 11