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.I STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 9 September 2015 Application Number: 2015-0825B Property Location: 1069 Riverside Drive Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: American Foursquare/Craftsman c.1910 Property Owner: Darla and Andy Karafa Landmark or District Designation: Riverside Drive LHD Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This is a 2 %2 storey American foursquare house with craftsman features: the walls are stucco with wood trim and wide soffits. The roff has a high hip with hip roof dormers covered in asphalt shingles. The front porch is enclosed on the east and open on the west side. The windows are 1/1 double hung with wood surrounds. ALTERATIONS: The attic windows are replacements with COA 2005-01118b. A mudroom was added to the rear of the home with COa2006-0627. The roof is a replacement. APPLICATION ITEMS: Addition of driveway/walkway. See attached for description and details. DISCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The homeowners propose an addition of a new 9'x46' driveway and 3'x17' front walkway on the east side of their home situated between their property and 1067 Riverside Drive. They homeowners have the approval of the owner of 1067. The proposed driveway/walkway would be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale and material. The drive was will be similar to other driveways in the district. The materials were not specified but poured concrete would be appropriate for this project in the Riverside Drive District. Please see proposal and diagram submitted. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: B. BUILDING SITES LANDSCAPING AND ACCESSORIES Individual properties in the district are characterized by a house located in the center of a flat lawn, often divided by a walk leading to the front entrance. Several of the residences are sited on two or more building lots; however, the preponderance of the homes have been erected on a single lot. Most of the properties include a double garage, usually located at the rear of the property. The majority of garages are accessed from straight driveways leading from the main thoroughfare, while a few are accessed from the alley. There are also a few homes with a covered carport located at the rear of the property, as well as a few with circular driveways. Driveway and sidewalk materials include concrete, asphalt and brick. All of the properties have trees and most have trimmed shrubbery and/or hedges. Most of the houses conform to a uniform setback line within each block. Required Plants, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs (house numbers) and benches which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained.