Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H: Level II

4-E-23-HZ

Applicant Request

Proposed removal of two interior brick masonry chimneys on side roof slopes. Chimneys are evenly spaced along side roof slopes, with one chimney missing a top course of bricks and one supported by aluminum framing with a round aluminum flue. Scope of work also includes replacement of existing asphalt shingle roof cladding with new dimensional shingle cladding, along with installation of new ridge vents and drip edge along roof eaves.

APPROVED AS MODIFIED 4.21.23 - HZC approves the roof replacement and associated repair work; and repair to (or reconstruction) of the original chimneys, with design and size to match the original.

Site Info

One-and-one-half-story residence with a hipped roof clad in asphalt shingles and an exterior of fiber cement board siding. Hipped porch supported by squared columns is centered on the façade. Hipped-roof dormer with two casement windows centered on façade roof slope.

1. 1009 Gratz Street is a contributing resource to the Fourth and Gill National Register Historic District and local overlay.

2. The two interior side chimneys are original to the house, though deteriorated due to neglect and minor alterations (including patches of Portland cement mortar and aluminum framing). Fourth and Gill design guidelines note "chimneys should not be removed or altered if they are original and should match the original design if they must be replaced or have been removed."

3. Characteristic of the house's style, the rectangular chimneys are modest in design, with no additional detailing, and height, not extending past the primary roof hip.

4. The associated roof repair and replacement work meets the design guidelines and would otherwise be approved administratively as a Level 1 COA.