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C1 STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Aate: 6 December 2016 Application Number: 2016-1206 Property Location: 1246 E Jefferson Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Neo-Classical/1907/ Austin & Schambleau Property Owner: Patrick and Suzanne 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 (1936) and wood and stone lodge (1937) 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. COA 2015- 0908A to replace 22 existing windows with Anderson Renewal replacement windows was denied. APPLICATION ITEMS; Replace 22 windows on second floor with wood type windows from Marvin — Ultimate Double Hung windows. All aluminum windows which are not historic will be removed. The new windows will have the design (same) as the original windows including the grills. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Owner proposes to replace 22 existing second floor windows with Marvin Ultimate aluminum -clad wood double hung replacement windows, designed to be used within the existing frame. Windows will be simulated divided lite, with grilles on interior and exterior and spacer bars between glass to create look of authentic divided lite windows; same appearance as existing windows. The existing non -original aluminum storms were improperly sized and have done considerable damage to the sills and window openings. The storms will be removed, restoring the outside appearance to its original look. The owners are looking for a quality replacement window that will maintain the historic character, but allow ease of use, cleaning, ventilation, and reduce sound from busy Jefferson Blvd. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: From 10/5/2015 PS Report: Although 80% of the sashes are not beyond repair, other components of the windows such as the sills are. Eleven 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. I recall during the last meeting that involved this property, someone had asked the question as to what the condition of the windows in the remainder of the house especially the first -floor windows. Just to clarify, the property owner told me that he had the first -floor windows restored and new wood storms built for the entire level. Steve Szaday-Preservation Specialist STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wayne Street Local Historic District II. EXISTING STRUCTURES C. WINDOWS AND DOORS