1. 130 Park Lane_COA 2021-0607A (UPDATE)

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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: September 14, 2021 Application Number: 2021-0607A (UPDATE) Property Location: 130 Park Lane Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Colonial Revival / 1929 / “May House” / Callix Miller Property Owner: Beacon Health / Indiana Landmarks Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark, Ordinance #9402- 2003 Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE : Two story Colonial Revival on a concrete foundation, exterior brick chimneys at eaves on both sides, walls made up of brick stretcher bond. Asphalt shingle roof. Small pent roof over entrance with entablature with support columns, windows are 6/6 double-hung with soldier course lintels. ALTERATIONS: COA #2021-0607A allowed for the moving of the house and extensive landscape changes. COA #2006-0330 allowed for the construction of a sign in the front yard. APPLICATION ITEMS: “Relocation house from current site to new site adacent to 846 Park Avenue. Clear existing site of old foundation and landscaping – temporary seed. New site – clear existing trees excepting those along Dushane Courth. Final plans for development and landscaping of existing site will be brought back for future approval before work begins. Final plans for landscaping will be brought back for future approval. See attached for additional information.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant is providing an update to the previous approval indicating landscape changes: Final Site plan for May House is attached that shows the grade/elevation of the house. Plan shows the steps and grade that house will be places. Notable is that it is nearly the same as existing – eliminating only one step up in order better work with the existing grade at 919 Riverside (the new address). Concerns voiced by the neighbors were conveyed to Indiana Landmarks regarding the proposed move of the May House to the lot at the corner of Riverside and Park Avenue. Indiana Landmarks has submitted additional landscaping plans to detail the proposed improvements to the site. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Local Landmark – Group B The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate. A. Maintenance The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites (appendix A: Minimum Maintenance Standards). B. Treatment Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re- roofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificat e of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. Renovation and Additions Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while an addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition).