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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 10 September 2015 Application Number: 2015-0908a Property Location: 1246 E Jefferson Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Neo-Classical/1907/ Austin&Schambleau Property Owner: Suzanne and Patrick Ruszkowski Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The house is a 2 storey frame on a rectangular plan. The gable roof has a bell -cast shape with plain box cornice. A large front shed roof dormer has two inset balconies with wood balustrade. The windows are 6/6 double hung with wood shutters and 11 with hidden metal storm shutters. A three -car garage (193 6) and wood and stone lodge (193 7) are also on site. ALTERATIONS: The landscaping was changed with COA 2008-0410 to remove half of the tennis court and install in -ground pool. The asphalt shingles were replaced with COA 2011-0701A. APPLICATION ITEMS; Replace 22 double hung windows and aluminum storms with Anderson Renewal line replacement double hung windows. I DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The non -original aluminum storms were improperly sized and have done considerable damage to the sills and window openings. The owners are looking for a quality replacement that will keep the look but allow ease of use, cleaning, ventilation, and more sound attenuation from the busy Jefferson Blvd. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wavne Street: C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are of wood or steel (some casements) or in the case of brick structures, stone sills and brick lintels. Where metal or vinyl siding has been applied, window trim has been covered. Storm windows are of wood or aluminum. Required Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods, and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. Recommended Wood frame storm windows and doors painted to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames. If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design, and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used they should be of canvas material. Prohibited Original doors, windows and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re -used in place. New. window and door openings which would alter the scale and proportion of the building shall not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features such as aluminum insulating glass combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors shall not be installed. Not Recommended Awnings, hoods, and fake shutters made of metal, vinyl, or fiberglass should not be used if they would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval as although 80% of the sashes are not beyond repair, other components of the windows such as the sills are. The 11 windows with the "hidden" storm shutters will need new customized sills, insulation, and additional support added just to achieve functioning windows that can keep elements and sound out. (Steve Szaday-Preservation Specialist)