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05/12/2005 Historic Preservation Commission
IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, May 12, 2005 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 p.m. A. Call to Order B. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda C. Items for Consideration (vote required) Certificate of Appropriateness: a. 930 Iowa Avenue b. 520 Brown Street c. 503 Melrose Avenue d. 4 Bella Vista D. Other E. Adjourn Arnlication for Historic P view Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 144C. Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Wednesday the week prior to the meeting. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact per'soen\),, j XOwner .... 0.jr..L,a,...�1N .>....alsh .............................. Phone.41911... �Jr�.'..p$.D...... ................... I ..... ........... Address .... `13.0....... %�.... Q iec.................... . ...(' i .t. ...... saa.4.4.-5 ©9.. email................................................................................................. ❑ Contractor.................................................................................. Address........................................................................................... Phone............................................................................................... email................................................................................................. ❑ Consultant...........................................:....................................... Address........................................................................................... Phone............................................................................................... email................................................................................................. Application Requirements Attached are the following items: ❑ Site plan ❑ Floor plans ❑ Building elevations Photographs ❑ Product information ❑ Other.............................................................................. If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently describe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. For Staff Use: Date submitted ...... 6.2/,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect %,Z Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review Property Information (� Address of property......1�... ..,....a..4.0.-.�.Qq........................ Use of property. Date constructed (if known) . ..` o.... (q. c) ........ Historic Designation ❑ This property is a local historic landmark OR This property is located in the: ❑ Brown Street Historic District ❑ College Green Historic District ❑ East College Street Historic District ❑ Longfellow Historic District ❑ Summit Street Historic District ❑ Woodlawn Historic District ❑ Clark Street Conservation District XCollege Hill Conservation District ❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District ❑ Lucas -Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ❑ Nonhistoric Project Type ❑ Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) ❑ Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) ❑ Demolition of a building or portion of a building (le. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) ❑ Construction of new building Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not ` change its appearance 13 Other Project description i. �s m Gee.. °....root. hai3 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................I............................. ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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Exterior appearance changes .......................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................I..................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... ppdadm/HP Handbook/App.p65 «t-4 *qQ $ jam/ \ ,! j± ! . {--- .%� . .#� � `a ® } 66 } ( t { �( � � \ \�; &(� -cc !!i �. 7� ��\}\ � �© 2 - \\\A / 2m--�----- �- -- ]}. ! . ) tTL? . \ ) -d ƒ f )/ _ {} f ƒ3» li MA 1� Staff Report Historic Review for 930 Iowa Avenue District: College Hill Conservation District Classification: Contributing May 05, 2005 Applicant, Gloria Walsh, is requesting approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed alterations at 930 Iowa Avenue, a contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District. The original structure was built with Greek Revival influence. Proposed work includes reconstruction of the small addition. The addition under consideration is on the side fagade (East) set back from the street by about 50 feet. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Alterations 4.4 Mass and Roofline 4.5 Siding 4.7 Windows 4.8 Door and 4.9 Porches 5.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Additions An addition to a historic house is often required to accommodate an expanding family, home office or modern lifestyle. These guidelines are for additions that expand the interior living space or building footprint, as well as for other attached structures such as new porches, decks and ramps. 5.1 Expansion of Building Footprint When planning an addition that expands the building footprint, consider first how a new exterior form and roof can be added to the existing house in a manner that is compatible with the design of the historic building. Often, the desired interior space dictates the location and size of the addition, and the resulting roofline and form appear awkward and inconsistent with the historic structure. The Historic Preservation Commission strongly recommends using a design professional to help evaluate space needs and plan a compatible addition. Additions to structures in districts must also comply with the guidelines in section 8.0 Neighborhood District Guidelixes. Staff Comments The structure is a contributing two-story, originally built as a two-family (duplex) house. The structure appears to be a later addition and, overall, is in very bad condition. The applicant was notified by HIS to take action to make it safe and this restoration is intended to make the porch habitable and safe. This is essentially a room that might serve the function of an entry porch. Therefore guidelines in sections 4.5 Siding, 4.7 Windows and 4.8 Door and 5.0 for additions would be more appropriate. Also, sections 4.9 Porches, 4.4 Mass and Roofline would be helpful. With use of siding for facade treatment, the addition would be distinguished from the historic structure. Staff would like to recommend the use of wood or fiber cement board siding. Trim board of appropriate style, material and appearance should be used on the windows, doors and corners (in the past commission has recommended a trim of min. 31/2"). The shed roof for the porch should use similar style of that on the house. Recommendations Staff recommends approval of Certificate of Appropriateness, provided 1) Wood or fiber cement board siding is used 2) Trim board of appropriate style, material and appearance is used on the windows, doors and comers; and 3) The roof is built appropriately to match the architectural style of the house. Application for Historic Review For Staff Use: Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 14-4C. Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due by Wednesday the week prior to the meeting. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) ❑ Owner... Tom ....` qi....QRrr01 .......................................................... Phone......................................................................... .................... Address......r2Z�...! DWN S.le. ...................�.O.0 ? a.. e !.+.....1. A...224 ....................... email............................................................................................... C=1 Contractor .... 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Application Requirements Attached are the following items: ❑ Site plan 'M Floor plans ❑ Building elevations Photographs ❑ Product information ❑ Other............................................................................ If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently describe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. Date submitted ....0..��%/.��,;�'�'�,rj„ .......... ❑ certificate of No Material Effect /Certificate of Appropriateness l-Z Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review Property Information Address of property ...Fr.20„. r N S} ......... ........................................ ......................................................................................................I........... Use of property .......1.d� ..!.o Date constructed (if known)............................................................. Historic Designation ❑ This property is a local historic landmark OR ❑ This property is located in the: C] Brown Street Historic District ❑ College Green Historic District ❑ East College Street Historic District ❑ Longfellow Historic District ❑ Summit Street Historic District ❑ Woodlawn Historic District ❑ Clark Street Conservation District ❑ College Hill Conservation District ❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District ❑ Lucas -Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: 0 Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ❑ Nonhistoric Project Type Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) ❑ Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) ❑ Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie, porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) ❑ Construction of new building ❑ Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance ❑ Other Project description h...�K�� ... ? t................................................................................................................................................ a�......... .............................................................................................................I ..............------- Materials to be used .............. d:.�tal.\................................................................................................................................................................... ............Wooc�.......................................................................................................................................... - ........ 1�P..:�?....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Exterior appearance changes ................................... I .......................... s.2.R ....... �!w.w...W!!i ... .�..... ....W'rndcSW w l�...! .l.j.�....... .................... .. ................... NM I WAT REPLACFi 117( M1l SToP oCX HINgE'a lUFl14i5p 000AP44 �.. Du.�a26 - OLIAN E .�(JItJm- Sin N(WQ bv9e6T 6A5EMEW7 Fl,0oi2 qio sc.,LF:ip„z�_o v LWA PRO&*; 9 V 7'-- -47 tit Ar 44 6. Ail Staff Report May 05, 2005 Historic Review for 520 Brown Street District: Brown Street Historic District Classification: Contributing Applicants, Tom and Pat Carroll, are requesting approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations at 520 Brwon Street, a contributing single-family house in the Brown Street Historic Distract. The original structure was built with the influence of American Four -Square style. The applicant has replacement a basement window (5' x 2D with an egress size window (5' x 4'-6"?). Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Alterations 4.7 Windows Recommended: Replacement windows ■ Replacing badly deteriorated windows with new ones that match the type, size, sash width, trim, use of divided -lights, and overall appearance of the historic windows. ■ Using new wood windows and sashes, if necessary, to replace historic wood windows and sashes. The use of metal - clad, solid -wood windows is acceptable. Replacement windows and trim must accept paint. Divided -lights may be created with muntin bars that are adhered to both sides of the glass, but not with snap -in muntin bars. ■ Replacing a bedroom window, if required for egress by the Building Code, with a new one that matches the size, trim, use of divided -lights, and overall appearance of the previous bedroom window or other windows in the house. New windows ■ Adding windows that match the type, proportions, trim, and appearance of the historic windows. The sash width must be similar to that of the original windows. • Adding new windows in a location that is consistent with the window pattern of the historic building or buildings of similar architectural style. Disallowed: New and replacement windows ■ Installing modern types of windows including sliding, awning, casement, and bay windows when they were not original to the building, consistent with the architectural style, or required for egress. ■ Installing metal, vinyl clad or vinyl windows when they were not original to the building. ■ Using snap -in muntin bars to achieve the appearance of divided -lights. Staff Comments Modern types of windows are disallowed per the guidelines with certain exceptions. Proposed window would be required to meet the egress conditions, which may justify the use of sliding or casement window. In staffs view, replacement windows should simulate the appearance of current basement window or should be of similar style of other double hung windows on the house. On previous occasions of similar applications, the commission has approved casement windows where egress basement windows were proposed. The applicants have indicated that they would like to use vinyl window to avoid water seepage conditions in the basement walls. The staff would recommend use of wood or metal clad wood windows instead considering that the water problems will be addressed when the window well is constructed. Recommendations Staff recommends approval of Certificate of Appropriateness, provided the replacement windows are wood or metal -clad wood windows and simulate the appearance of other windows on the house. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 14-4C. Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due by Wednesday the week prior to the meeting. Applicant Information (Please the Ca, 21-11 ^E Phone Address .................................. ................................................................ ...J ��,a+X..`X..`......,����... '^r.',3d��................ LlContractor................................................................................. Address .................... Phone..................................... Application Requirements Attached are the following items: L7Site plan iH/Floor plans R /Building elevations :Mel ographs ®/Product information Other .0...................... If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently describe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. For Staff Use: ' — 0 Date submitted..................................................... ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect s❑ Certificate of Appropriateness Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review Property Information � ess of property . �✓ /G��-0+.�/7%f� +^ ................................. — ..�.��... /7 se of property .......1. lr',e`!�� ��J ......... ate constructed (if known) ... F... Historic Designation This property is a local historic landmark OR ❑ This property is located in the: ❑ Brown Street Historic District ❑ College Green Historic District ❑ East College Street Historic District ❑ Longfellow Historic District ❑ Summit Street Historic District ❑ Woodlawn Historic District ❑ Clark Street Conservation District ❑ College Hill Conservation District ❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District ❑ Lucas -Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ❑ Nonhistoric Prot Type � Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) ❑ Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) ❑ Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) ❑ Construction of new building RH repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance ❑ Other Project description "Im Age . . ................................................................................ zg,�W?YVAOI I III` iii:111111111�1 IIIP III 111�11; III: zoft���� 171111 Olo 7 1 1111 do, $0 folk: ................ .... .......... 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Flynn spared by: Mike Grimmett Sold To; Suburban Lumber Co, Freight: Delivered to Zip 52404 2630 Wiley Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Project: Historical Register Phone: 319.362-3115 Fax: 319-362.1484 Quantity 14 2 Diagram A D Design 0 285EMN 285EMN Bottom 12" 12" Diameter Top 10" IV Diameter Pilaster Dimension _ Overall Height 9'-01, 91-0wt Flashing Yes Yes Capita] Composition Composition Base FJ-Redwood FJ-Redwood Plinth F]-Redwood / FJ-Redwood / Hi-Mnly Plates Hi -holy Plus Primer Yes Yes Asphaltum Yes Yes Shaft FJ Redwood FJ Redwood Splitting No No Unit Price FCice Extension $ 0,00 50.00 Remarks., Classic Architectural ionic Fluted FJ Clear All Product Total: Heart Redwood Exterior Columns; Empire with Necking Design; Attic HaseMlinth; Primer, Asphaltum 8t Flashing Sales Tax: included; Delivered LTL Curbside - Customer Ottload. Total: Melton Classics, Inc. quotation is based upon our standard item vs and specifications Flutes will end approximately 3' above the base per photos, SCHEDULED SHIPMENT: 6-8 weeks from approved drawings QUOTATION OPEN FOR ACCEPTANCE UNTIL: 30 DAYS --(> TERMS: 50% AT ORDER; BALANCE DUE PRIOR TO SHIPMENT Page 1 of 1 P.O. Box 465020 ■ Lawrencet4e, Georea 30042-5020 a (770) or (Boo) 963-3060 • FAX (770) 962-6988 www.melronclassics.com 06400/MEL BuyLine 9745 0) r Roman Ionic Design # 230RI - Plain, 235RI - Fluted Scanlocri Design # 240SC - Plain, 245SC - Fluted IEonlall coriatilian Design # 25ORC- Plain, 255RC - Fluted Empire with Necking Design # 280EMN - Plain, 285EMN - Fluted K "stall Design # 20OTN - Plain, 205TN - Fluted LCrcek Ereeh0lenm Ionic Design # 30OGE - Plain, 305GE - Fluted Staff Report May 05, 2005 Historic Review for 503 Melrose Avenue Classification: Iowa City Historic Landmark The Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of the Jesus Christ Later Day Saints is requesting approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed alterations at 503 Melrose Avenue, a local Historic Landmark. The original structure was built in 1890, with influences of Late Victorian/Italianate and Colonial Revival styles of architecture. Proposed work includes replacement of porch columns and balustrade. A previous application for approval of aluminum columns, balustrade, replaced without prior permit, was denied. Proposed replacement will be done with wooden columns and balustrade. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Alterations, 4.9 Porches Recommended: Historieporcbes ■ Repairing historic porches and conserving as much of the historic material as possible. ■ Replacing badly deteriorated components with new ones that match the historic components in design and material. Custom fabrication of columns, brackets, pedestals, and moldings may be necessary, but many porch components can be ordered through lumber yards. ■ Using vertical -grained fir porch flooring for its resistance to weathering. ■ Using wood steps for a wood porch and tile, brick, or concrete steps for a masonry porch. ■ Leaving exposed the support piers below the porch columns. Skirting must be added to fill the space below the porch floor and grade if this space is 24 inches or greater. The skirt must be located between the porch piers. ■ Constructing porch skirting using a 3-6 inch wood frame with slats fastened to the back of the frame in a vertical or lattice pattern. ■ Enclosing only a portion of a front porch with screens to provide a sitting area that is to the side of the steps and front entrance of the house. The screens should be set behind the columns and balustrades to preserve the historic appearance of the porch. Wood substitutes ■ Substituting a material in place of wood only if the substitute material retains the appearance and function of the original wood. The substitute must be durable, accept paint, and be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. Disallowed: New materials ■ Using wrought iron elements unless they were part of the historic design. ■ Using unpainted treated wood for elements that would have been painted in their historic applications. ■ Using precast concrete steps on the front or side elevation if the steps will be highly visible from the street. They are acceptable on the rear elevation. Wood substitutes ■ Substituting a material in place of wood that does not retain the appearance, function, and paintability of the original wood. Recommendations Staff recommends approval of Certificate of Appropriateness, provided the proposed construction adheres to project description provided in the application. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 14-4C. Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due by Wednesday the week prior to the meeting. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) ❑ Owner ........... Georpe & Jennifer Wapner ........................ Phone... ........... M7270.1. .......................................................____.. Address ..........4 Bella Vista ................................... ................ *...... ..........................Iowa City, IA 52245 .............................................................. email................................................................................................. Justin Pardekociper ❑ Contractor.................................................................................. Phone................330-9507 ............................................................................... 2025 A Street Address......................................... Iowa City, IA 52240 ........................................................................................................... email................................................................................................. ® Consultant. Shelley McCafferty ......................................... Address .........228 S,-Summit Street #D4 ..................................................... Iowa City,, IA 52240 ........_. ............................................ Phone ............. 541.-40..4.7 ............................................................... email ............... shellmaegatt.net........................ I..................... Application Requirements Attached are the following items: ❑ Site plan ® Floor plans ® Building elevations ® Photographs ❑ Product information ❑ Other .......................... If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently describe the scope of the project Provide a written description of the proposed project on the For Staff Use: m� / Date submitted ....... 1>a.�............. M Certificate of No Material Effect > Certificate of Appropriateness `-� Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review Property Information Address of roe 4 Bella Vista PP rty.............................................................................. Use of property......... Sinple-familyResidential ............................ Date constructed (if known) .....1920 ................................. Historic Designation ❑ This property is a local historic landmark OR ® This property is located in the: 10 Brown Street Historic District ❑ College Green Historic District ❑ East College Street Historic District ❑ Longfellow Historic District ❑ Summit Street Historic District ❑ Woodlawn Historic District ❑ Clark Street Conservation District ❑ College Hill Conservation District ❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District ❑ Lucas -Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: N Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ❑ Nonhistoric Project Type N Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) ® Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) ❑ Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) ❑ Construction of new building ❑ Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance Project description Screened porch alteration;,. Replace existing,p . columns & screen frames with new. The existing columns are simple ............................................................................................ posts and have likely been altered, The entire screened porch may have been a later addition to the house. The new .......................................................................................................................... columns will more appropriate for the Classical Revival character of the house. This alteration also includes the repair of ...........I............................. .... ............... ........................................................................................................ the porch deck, the appearance of which will not cha?ge:................................................................................................................................. ....... .... ...... ............. Deck addition: Because this house is located at the top of a steep rayinez there is essentially no usable backyard. ............................................................................................................... George and Jennifer Wagner are,prgposing to construct a large deck on the back of the house so they may haveprivate ............... ............. . usableoutdoor ..ace :...................................................... ...................t.................................................................................................................................................... Bay alteration. Replace e7cistingdouble-hungwindows with new french doors. Because the bay foundation has settled, .... .._. ................................................... the ba will also be re aired Y...............................p..... _............ ......... ......... ............................ Materials to be used Screenedporch alteration: Fiber cement board,, cedar and wood skirt lattice. All wood and fiber cement board will be ...................... ................. ......... ........................................................................_.................................. painted......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Deck addition: Fiber cement board, cedar and fiberglass round columns. All wood and fiber cement board will be ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. painted;, The deck will be constructed ofpainted, cedar and fiber cement board. The deck will be vertical grain ............................................ .................... ......................................................................... similar synthetic substitute depending ut?on budget; The baluster will be constricted of cedar: ....................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Bay alteration: Wood french doors with divided li€ ?1§:............................................................................................................. Exterior appearance changes Theportion of the house that is visible from the street will not change. The rear deck addition will not significantly alter„ ...................................................................................................................................... the appearance of the house. The screened porch will be more compatible with the original house;,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ............... ............ ...... ..... . N �Y YJ� l� v ti x' N Q o a o+ m EF v v N v 6 s 3E 6 N 3 s 3 WAGNER RESIDENCE DECK ADDITION _30 4 BELLA VISTA IOWA [ITY, IA 52245 I _ m g �I I F" 11 WAGNER RESIDENCE DECK ADDITION I = 4 BELLA VISTA IOWA CITY, IA 52245 View of bay on back of house (looking north) View of bay on back of house (looking south) View of front of house (west side) 1! u M.m Staff Report May 05, 2005 Historic Review for 4 Bella Vista District: Brown Street Historic District Classification: Contributing Applicants, George and Jennifer Wagner, are requesting approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed alterations and addition at 4 Bella Vista, a contributing property in the Brown Street Historic Distract. The original structure was built with the influence of Colonial Revival style. Proposed work includes 1) alteration and repair of the existing screened porch on the North 2) removing two sets of stairs on the East elevation of the house 3) addition of a wood deck approximately of size 56' x 11' on the rear of the house 4) installation of french -doors to replace existing double window on the bay on East elevation Apphc: able Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Alterations 4.7 Windows Recommended: Historic windows ■ Preserving the historic windows by repairing sashes and frames. ■ Retaining historic window frames and replacing badly deteriorated sashes with new sashes that match the historic ones. 4.8 Door Recommended: New doors ■ Installing a wood screen door that accepts sashes with glass or screen. ■ Adding new door openings that are trimmed to match other doors and windows in the building. ■ Substituting a material in place of wood for doors and screen doors only if the substitute material retains the style and appearance of the historic doors and screen doors. The substitute material must be durable, accept paint, and be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. Disallowed: New doors ■ Installing flush entrance doors or other modern door styles. ■ Installing sliding patio doors if they were not original to the building or consistent with the architectural style. ■ Installing natural aluminum storm doors. ■ Blocking down door openings to accommodate standard door sizes. 4.9 Porches Recommended: Historic porches • Repairing historic porches and conserving as much of the historic material as possible. ■ Replacing badly deteriorated components with new ones that match the historic components in design and material. Custom fabrication of columns, brackets, pedestals, and moldings may be necessary, but many porch components can be ordered through lumber yards. ■ Using vertical -grained fir porch flooring for its resistance to weathering. ■ Using wood steps for a wood porch and tile, brick, or concrete steps for a masonry porch. ■ Leaving exposed the support piers below the porch columns. Skirting must be added to fill the space below the porch floor and grade if this space is 24 inches or greater. The skirt must be located between the porch piers. ■ Constructing porch skirting using a 3-6 inch wood frame with slats fastened to the back of the frame in a vertical or lattice pattern. ■ Enclosing only a portion of a front porch with screens to provide a sitting area that is to the side of the steps and front entrance of the house. The screens should be set behind the columns and balustrades to preserve the historic appearance of the porch. Food substitutes • Substituting a material in place of wood only if the substitute material retains the appearance and function of the original wood. The substitute must be durable, accept paint, and be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. Disallowed: Historic porebes ■ Removing a historic front porch. ■ Changing the original roof pitch. Newer materials including EPDM rubber sheeting and heat —sealed asphalt products make the maintenance of low-pitched roofs easier than in years past. ■ Enclosing front porches or other porches that are highly visible from the street with permanent windows and/or walls. New materials • Using wrought iron elements unless they were part of the historic design. ■ Using unpainted treated wood for elements that would have been painted in their historic applications. ■ Using precast concrete steps on the front or side elevation if the steps will be highly visible from the street. They are acceptable on the rear elevation. Food substitutes ■ Substituting a material in place of wood that does not retain the appearance, function, and paintability of the original wood. 5.2 Decks and Ramps Decks and ramps are features that are not typical to historic structures. They are modern inventions designed to meet the needs of our modern lifestyle and building codes. As such, it is not necessary that they duplicate the details of the building to which they are attached. However, they should be as unobtrusive as possible. Ramps may be approved that accommodate reasonable access and use by disabled occupants provided they do not significantly alter or detract from the historic character of the building. The Historic Preservation Commission will work with applicants to find designs that will accommodate their needs and that are compatible with the historic character of the building. Recommended: Decks • Locating a new deck on the back of a primary building, opposite the street -facing facade and set in from the side walls at least 8 inches. • Designing decks so that the size, scale and location do not detract from the character of the district's rear yards, if significant to the district. • Attaching decks to the building in a manner that will not damage a historic exterior wall or, other historic materials, or cause wood siding to deteriorate. • Following the guidelines in section 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails. • If creating a screened porch structure, following the guidelines for porches in section 5.1 Expansion of Building Fooipnnt. Disallowed: Decks ■ Constructing a deck between the street and the street -facing facade if it detracts from the neighborhood or is not compatible with the architectural style of the existing building. ■ Leaving balusters and railings unpainted if they are highly visible from the street. Recommendations Staff recommends approval of Certificate of Appropriateness, provided the proposed construction adheres to project description provided in the application.