1. 619 Park Avenue_COA 2021-0701

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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: July 12, 2021 Application Number: 2021-0701 Property Location: 619 Park Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Free classic / 1893/ Pershing House Property Owner: Lou Sabo Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park Local Historic District, Ordinance #9574-05, Chapin Park National Register District Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE : Irregular plan two-story (with attic) with asphalt shingled hipped roof with front gables. Frieze board with molded cornice and a splayed front gable. A rear addition with shed roof bay with very wide paneled frieze. A half width front porch with low pitched gable roof forming a pediment with entablature supported by Doric wood columns and a wooden balustrade. Windows are double hung with molded entablatures, aluminum storms and screens. An oval window with leaded stained glass in gable end of front. Multiple additions to rear. ALTERATIONS: COA 2005-1025-2 allowed for the partial replacement of the wood lattice on the rear of the back porch with sold panels. APPLICATION ITEMS: “Add a double window to blank side of existing addition to house, on the second floor. This space is 13’ wide by 8 1/2’ high (sided part), the new window would be about 5’ x 5’.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: Add a salvaged / historic window unit to the second story south façade of a later, rear addition to the structure. The property owner is working with neighborhood window restoration enthusiasts to install a salvaged wood window unit. Window to be trimmed out and finished to replicate existing trim around other windows. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are in most cases wood and vary depending upon the style of the home. Many are double-hung windows with wood trim and sills. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where aluminum siding has been applied, the window and door trim has been covered. About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows; the other half have wood storm windows. 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 storm windows and doors painted or finished 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. SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A