1. 701 West LaSalle Avenue_COA 2021-1108A

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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: December 13, 2021 Application Number: 2021-1108A Property Location: 701 West LaSalle Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Free Classic / 1904 Property Owner: Penny Hill Homes LLC Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE : Irregular plan 2-story residence with attic story that projects over the second floor. Boxed plain soffit, brackets under small decorative projecting gables on front and one side, asphalt shingle roof (with east facing skylights), double-hung sash windows ALTERATIONS: AA 2021-0803 allowed for the replacement of the rear door with a historically appropriate door, repair wood siding, repair damage to the roof, replace missing glass in the attic, repair front porch and replace missing columns with salvaged columns. COA 2010-1112 allowed for the removal and replacement of the asphalt shingle roof. COA 1988-0316 allowed for the installation of skylights in the roof. COA 1982-0721 allowed for the construction of a picket fence on the southwest side of the property. APPLICATION ITEMS: “We plan to move a historic garage from the May house to replace a previously demolished garage on our property.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: Move the garage from 130 Park Lane to the rear of this property, facing Scott Street, on a new concrete paddock approximately where the previous garage was situated. The Commission approved the relocation of the May House and the deconstruction/demolition of the attached garage at meetings earlier in 2021. The applicant expressed interest to Indiana Landmarks regarding saving the garage. The Commission is hearing this proposal because the new location is a Locally designated Landmark and this proposed project constitutes a substantive change to the site with the addition of this new structure beyond what would qualify as an administrative approval. Per e-mails from the applicant: “We will be using the existing curb cut, but need a driveway to the garage.” The garage is configured to attach to a house from the ‘right’ side of the garage entry with a man-door. The new location will result in the garage man-door being on the opposite side of the garage from the house at 701 West LaSalle. The property owner has expressed interest in modifying the structure by moving the door to the other side of the garage. Staff plans to administratively review that project when more details are received. Location of the garage must comply with all applicable Zoning setbacks. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Group B Standards 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