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Commissioner Gelfman moved to conditionally approve in-kind storm window replacements [in lieu of the proposed Pella 250 vinyl replacement windows] and the installation of new [Fortin Ironworks] handrail subject to final approval by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Parker. Five in favor, none opposed. Vote: 5 — 0 COA#2016-0711A Approved with Conditions. 2. 1069 Riverside Drive COA#2016-0726 Riverside Representation by Darla Karafa, 1069 Riverside STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 26 July 2016 Application Number: 2016-0726 Property Location: 1069 Riverside Drive Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: American Foursquare/Craftsman/1910/Hughes House Property Owner: Andy and Darla Karafa Landmark or District Designation: Riverside Drive Local Historic District Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This is a 2'/s story American foursquare house with Craftsman features; walls are stucco with wood trim and wide soffits. The roof 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 2005-0118B. A mudroom was added to the rear of the home with COA 2006-0627. The roof is a replacement. APPLICATION ITEMS: Back yard: 1) Remove large Ash tree; 2) Install 10x20x4.5 fiberglass swimming pool; 3) Replace existing patio, extend patio around pool w/brick patio pavers; 4) Repair existing garage structure, replace roof & aluminum siding with wood siding or stucco, and paint to match house; 5) Extend roofline of garage to create a 6 ft. awning for a covered patio. Front yard: 1) Install small brick retaining wall similar in size and appearance to 1041 and 1021 Riverside Dr. Brick to match chimney brick as close as possible. House: 1) Install 4 porch lights; 2) Roof DESCRIPTTON OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Homeowner proposes to do the following: Back Yard: 1) Remove very large Ash tree from back yard. It is susceptible to disease, and is currently being treated with pesticides, which the homeowners would like to discontinue. It also poses potential hazard to this and the neighboring property if limbs or the entire tree were to come down in a storm. City Forester Brent Thompson says it is the homeowners' decision to have the tree removed. AEP stated the homeowner is responsible for keeping the power lines clear of limbs and branches. The tree will be replaced with an approved species. 2) Install in ground 10'x20'x4.5' fiberglass swimming pool. 3) Replace existing patio and extend around pool with Hollandstone "Rustic Red" patio pavers. 4) Garage — remove aluminum siding, replace with 6" wood clapboard siding painted to match house. Re -roof, same as house. 5) Add 6' "awning", or extend roof of garage to create a covered patio. (see attached photos) Front Yard: 1) Install 2' retaining wall in front yard starting at concrete steps and running across the lawn on both sides of steps. (see attached Unlock spec sheet) House: 1) Install low profile motion -detected security light for driveway. Install 2 period -appropriate Craftsman -style porch lights on each side of front door. 2) Roof -over current shingles with Tamko Heritage Woodgate architectural shingles in "Antique Wood" or "Black Sage." PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: n/a STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: RIVERSIDE DRIVE LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT THE ENVIRONMENT B. BUILDING SITE, 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. Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings and newspapers. New site work should be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the building's historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be