1. 834 Forest Avenue_COA 2021-0907A

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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: October 13, 2021 Application Number: 2021-0907A Property Location: 834 Forest Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Gable-front/ 1899 Property Owner: Adam Baumgartner Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park Local Historic District, Ordinance #9574-05 Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE : Rectangular two story house with wood siding and full-width front porch with plain entabulature, ½ height tapered posts, solid rail and wood steps – a pediment with lattice is over the entry. Windows are 1/1 double hung with molded crown trim. Multiple additions on the rear and sides. Architectural 3-tab shingles. ALTERATIONS: Structure was extensively modified over the years, with multiple units. Multiple later additions include the enclosing side porches and rear additions. COA 2010-0310 allowed for the tear-off and re-roofing. AA 2020-0911 allowed for repairs to the chimney and roof, as well as the removal of a tree. AA 2021-0729 allowed for the removal of the asbestos siding and repair / rehabilitation of the original siding beneath. APPLICATION ITEMS: “The 2nd story roofline cutout provides inadequate drainage, which to date has caused substantial water damage in the dining room ceiling and requires immediate attention to prevent further water damage. To remediate this issue we are recommending extending the roof line closing the roof cutout and removing existing window. The existing window would be replaced with 3 appropriately sized windows to match the new proposed roofline.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested retroactive approval to: 1. Remove a deteriorated 1/1 window, 2. Reconstruct the roofline, removing the window well / valley that has captured water/moisture/debris, 3. Install three new “awning” style windows in the wall above the first floor roof line, a. Each window approximately 24” x 20” b. W-2500 Series Black Painted Clad wood Awning windows, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK […] II. EXISTING STRUCTURES A. BUILDING MATERIALS Original exterior building materials in the district include brick, stucco, clapboard, wood shingles, and brick or stone masonry. In some instances, vinyl, composite and aluminum siding have been applied over the original material. Required Original exterior building materials shall be retained when possible. Deterioration of wood materials shall be prevented through repair, cleaning and painting. The existing architectural detail around windows, porches, doors and eaves shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design when deteriorated beyond repair. Masonry, including brick and stucco structures, shall be maintained, and properly cleaned only when necessary to halt deterioration or to remove stains and shall be done in a method acceptable for the preservation of the surface: i.e. low-pressure water and soft natural bristle brushes. Brick or masonry mortar joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems, or when sufficient mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color, texture, joint size, method of application and joint profile. When repairing stucco, stucco mixture shall be used. A professional shall make a study of the old stucco, to determine the exact mixture and underlayment used in the original work. Some repair methods are not compatible with the original techniques and may cause early disintegration of the repair work and the original work. Ample ventilation must be afforded the structure when siding is installed, in order to prevent increased deterioration of the structure from moisture and insects.