Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H-1: Level I

5-E-14-HZ

Applicant Request

Level I. Routine repair of siding, fascia, soffit, windows, roof, or other features using materials, design, and dimensions that match original or early features

Site Info

Two-story frame with weatherboard wall covering (recently removed asbestos shingle). Hip roof with hipped front and side dormers, asphalt shingle roof covering. One over one double -hung windows. One story hipped roof porch with round wood columns, Ionic capitals, sawn wood balustrade. Two brick interior central chimneys, one front and one rear. Brick foundation Rectangular plan. Transom and sidelights at front entry and paired one- over- one double- hung windows on front elevation. C

1) The front façade and the porch were damaged/ destroyed by fire in April 2014.

2) Photo-documentation of the recent former porch and house façade exists to assist in recreation the façade elements.

3) The proposed in-kind replacement of elements with wood materials and like design meets the design guideline recommendations.

4) The existing columns are non-original round fiberglass columns that are slightly too small in diameter for the proportions of the porch. Fiberglass/polymer
replacement material for porch columns has been found to sufficiently convey wood material when painted for side porch columns within the ONK district. No historic material will be lost by replacing the current columns.

5) The twin attic-windows are not original and were not spaced appropriately to complement the other sets of twin windows on the facade. The proposed
5-1/2"-spacing is in keeping with the other sets of windows.