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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: With consideration and understanding of Chapin Park's Guidelines and Standards (specifically the sections detailing roofs and mechanical services), staff would recommend approval of the proposed project. Written by Adam Toering Deputy Director Approved by Elicia Feasel Executive Director Commissioner Gordon moved to approve application as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Parker. Seven in favor, none opposed. Vote: 7 — 0 COA#2017-0831B Approved. 3.519 S. St. Joseph COA#2017-0905 #8952-98 Taylor's Field No representation present. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 14 September 2017 Application Number: 2017-0905 Property Location: 519 S Saint Joseph Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: 1900/Free Classic Property Owner: Sheila McCarthy Landmark or District Designation: Taylor's Field, Ordinance 48952-98 Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This two storey plus attic Free Classic has an irregular plan and is situated on a rough cut stone foundation. The exterior walls are clapboard siding with Corner boards on the first floor only and bell cast shape to second floor wall. The pyramidal roof is covered with asphalt shingles and has large intersecting gable facades on the south and east (front) sides. There is a full width porch across front with wood flooring and balustrade, paired ionic wood columns, concrete steps and lattice work at base. The windows are wood 1/1 double hung throughout; there is a multi -paned fixed side lights around the Palladian window in the upper storey south gable. ALTERATIONS: The house was restored in 1981 by Historic Landmarks of Indiana and Southhold Heritage Foundation. The iron railings could have been added then to bring it up to Code. COA 2001- 0228, In-kind reroof of entire structure from asphalt shingles to asphalt shingles, replacement of decking as needed and gutters and downspouts. COA 2012-1017, Complete tear off and re -roof; redeck, repair roofing and install new ice shield and architectural shingles. COA 2012-1031, remove addition in rear which has deteriorated beyond repair and is crumbling; replace any missing clapboards, restore fagade. APPLICATION ITEMS: Eight solar panels on the south side of the roof, with the majority being in the back, the sw side. None will be on the front, the street facing east side. See attached. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Applicant proposes installing 8 NSP Plus 72 -cell Monocrystalline Photovoltaic Module panels on the south face of the roof near the peak. According to the attached hand -drawn schematic, two panels are to be installed east of the southern dormer, on the portion of the southern facing roof closest to the street. The remainder of the panels would be `behind' the southern dormer (and obscured), more towards the rear of the house. According to the schematic, the 7