staff report: certificate of appropriateness, poucher house

Agenda Item # 2 HPC March 9, 2010

AUBURN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORTDate: Historic District: Property Owner(s): Authorized Representative: Address of Subject Property: March 4, 2010 North College Street Historic District Mary Louise Poucher Padgett Barr y Bailey 342 North College Street

Property Description: The subject property is a longstanding lot of record in the original incorporated area of Auburn. The site lies in the North College Historic District and is surrounded by various uses including multifamily residential, a bank, an institutional use, and commercial across the street. The property has an existing historic home that records indicate was built about 1850. By the early 1930s, a lean-to addition was constructed on the back as well as a subsequent rear porch that, most likely in the 1940s or 1950s, was converted into two apartments with separate entrances that were not internally connected to the rest of the house. Additionally, there is an accessory structure to the rear of the property that has an additional dwelling unit. While this property has a well-established history of being used as a multi-family property, the most recent use of the property was as a single family property. The applicant is in the process of selling the property to the authorized representative on this application. The new owner would like to re-establish the former multi-family use and has a pending conditional use permit request (PL-2010-00152) that will be considered by the Planning Commission on Thursday March11, 2010. The Planning Commission recommendation will be forwarded on to the City Council for their consideration on March 23, 2010. Building History: According to the Survey of the North College Street Historic District submitted to the Alabama Historical Commission prior to creation of the District: Resource 17. Circa 1850. 342 North College Street. Hardin-Poucher House. One story Greek Revival house with a five-bay faade and full width portico with four square columns and a hipped roof. Alteration has changed the windows, but this

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only slightly affects the overall strong classical proportions. Some restoration has occurred. There are two lean-to structures on the back. The house was probably built by James W. Kidd, and is listed in the Historic American Buildings Survey. Contributing resource. According to the inventory of October 19, 1978 (prior to National Register designation, Old Main and Church Street Historic District): The Hardin-Poucher House, a one story Greek Revival house with four square columns on the main (west) portico and a hip roof. It was built in 1850 by James W. Kidd. There are lean-to structures on the back. Alteration has changed the windows, but this only slightly affects the overall strong classical proportions. Hardin-Poucher House is another structure probably built by James Kidd [his work is also attributed to 360 North College] and also listed in HABS. It has a fivebay facade with a full-width portico with four square columns and a hipped roof. The windows are slightly altered, and the house has undergone a recent restoration. Adjacent Property/Structures: North: 350 North College Street, a multiple family building known as Carys Castle. It is a three-story stuccoed structure with a slight Continental influence in the-Gable roof. The house was built by Dr. Charles A. Cary as a rooming house to help alleviate the student housing shortage in town. The double spiral wrought iron staircase was added in the faade around 1960. Contributing resource. Zoned Redevelopment District (RDD). South: 332 North College Street. Apartment building. Noncontributing resource. Zoned Redevelopment District (RDD). Also, 115 Mitcham Avenue. Hixon House. Circa 1926. Two story Colonial Revival influence. Brick veneer exterior. Contributing resource. Owned by Charles and Hassie Terrell Hixon. Charles Hixon was Professor of Mechanical Engineering and a noted amateur photographer. Earlier in life, Charles was Chief of the volunteer fire department. Hassie was one of three women to graduate from AU in 1915. Hassies mother was Mrs. Leila Avery Terrell. The Hixons had 2 children, Emily and Charles, Jr. and a pet rabbit. Charles Jr. was killed in WWII. Zoned Redevelopment District (RDD). East: 325 North Gay Street, BB&T Bank. Outside of the historic district and zoned Redevelopment District (RDD). West: 341 North College Street. Tiger Food Mart and Laundry, known in the past as Mr. Ps. This property is a non-conforming and noncontributing resource in the North College Historic District that is zoned Redevelopment District (RDD).


Request: The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for changes to the exterior of the site. The changes include: 1. Cover asbestos siding on south and east wall with hardiplank 8 " wide 1/4 " thick 2. Remove 1 x 6 wood around windows and replace with 2 x 6 pressure treated wood to adjust for window trim thickness 3. Cover back and north side with hardiplank, including unused door on the north side. 4. Complete soffit with hardiplank 5. Paint the entire exterior white. 6. Pave driveway and rear parking lot 10 X 75 drive and 42 X 60 parking area starting at south west corner of house or place crushed gravel based on zoning code. 7. Place screen of a 6 picket fence with shrubs to screen south side parking and porch. 8. Build a rear deck of pressure treated 1 x 6 with a banister railing installed 3 vertically. 9. Install 5 v metal roofing on the carriage house and hardiplank on the south wall of carriage house to dry in the building. The applicant has also discussed the following changes with staff, so staff has added them to the requested changes should the applicant opt to make these changes: 10. Removal of existing freestanding sign in the front of the house 11. Removal of wheelchair ramp.

ANALYSIS At its creation by the City Council, the HPC was given general responsibilities for historic preservation as outlined in State law. These responsibilities include promoting the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of Alabama municipalities through: The preservation and protection of buildings, sites, structures, areas and districts of historic significance and interest; The preservation and enhancement of the national, state and local historic, architectural, archaeological and aesthetic heritage found in Alabama; and The promotion and enhancement of Alabama's historic and aesthetic attraction to tourists and visitors.1 The review of projects under the authority of the Historic Preservation Commission is intended to do the following:

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Ensure that investments of property owners in the district are protected and enhanced Be of assistance to the property owners Ensure that the scale and character of the neighborhood are reinforced and enhanced by new construction.2 Planning Department staff reviewed the application against the Design Review Standards and provided staff findings and recommendations for the Commission to consider. These are summarized below. Also, a number of the items requested fall into the category of minor work and fall into the purview of staff. The analysis is included for all items with a summary of staff actions at the end of the report as well as recommended motions for the HPC to consider as well.

Request # 1: Cover asbestos siding on south and east wall with hardiplank 8 " wide 1/4 " thickClassification of Work (Appendix A): Item # 15 Type of work Alteration/addition/ removal of architectural details Alteration/addition/ removal of exterior surfaces Work classification Minor Location on site South building elevation and part of the rear elevation South building elevation and part of the rear elevation

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Applicable Design Review Standards 402.01- Overall Continuity Maintain the overall continuity of the district and its aspect and character, especially as viewed from public rights-of-way. 404.01 - Design Character Respect the original design character of the structure. Express the character of the structuredo not attempt to make it appear older or younger than it is. Do not obscure or confuse the essential form and character of the original structure. Do not allow alterations to hinder the ability to interpret the design character of the historic period of the district. 404.03 - Replacing Original Features Base replacement of missing architectural elements on accurate duplications of original features, substantiated by physical or pictorial evidence. Use materials2

Section 101, Design Review Standards of the Auburn Historic Preservation Commission


similar to those employed historically, taking care to match design, color, texture, and other visual qualities. Employ new design that relates in style, size, scale and material wherever reconstruction of an element is not possible due to lack of historical evidence. 404.04 - Existing Alterations Preserve older alterations that have achieved historic significance in themselves in the same manner as if they were an integral part of the original structure. 404.05 Materials Maintain original materials and finishes. Retain and repair original siding. Always avoiding the use of synthetic siding materials. When replacement is required, replace exterior materials using in-kind or comparable materials in character and width. Staff Comment Asbestos is not a common building material in the historic district. On the other hand, a majority of homes in the district have wood clapboard siding as either the primary building material or the secondary building material. The hardiplank that is being considered more closely emulates the original eight inch (six-inch exposed) wood siding that was on the home prior to the asbestos shingles. The addition of the new hardiplank siding to the asbestos-shingled elevations is appropriate in this case for reasons that include: o The material is similar in character and dimension to the original clapboard siding on the house and respects the original character of the structure. o The dimensions and texture of the new siding do not confuse the age of the structure or hinder the ability to interpret the structure o Photos from the 1930s confirm that clapboard-type siding was on the walls being considered for the new siding. o While asbestos as a building material has played an important role in building history of the early 20th century in the United States, it was not a common building material in the North College Historic District. On the next page are several photos that show the existing asbestos shingles.



Staff Action The use of hardiplank that is eight inches wide and inch thick is hereby approved as an appropriate covering for the existing asbestos siding on the structure. Request #2: Remove 1 x 6 wood around windows and replace with 2 x 6 pressure treated wood to adjust for window trim thickness Classification of Work (Appendix A): Item # 6 Type of work Alteration/removal of contributing historical Features of a primary structure or building Alteration/addition/ removal of architectural details Alteration/addition/ removal of exterior surfaces Work classification Major Location on site North, south and east exterior walls of main structure. North, south and east exterior walls of main structure. North, south and east exterior walls of main structure.

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Applicable Design review Standards 402.01- Overall Continuity Maintain the overall continuity of the district and its aspect and character, especially as viewed from public rights-of-way. 404.07 - Trim and Ornament Maintain historic trim and ornament in place. Replace missing original trim and ornament with in-kind materials whose designs, proportions and finishes match those of the original. Staff Comment Hardiplank siding is an appropriate building material over the existing asbestos siding. However, one by product of the addition of the asbestos siding years ago, and now the hardiplank siding, is that window trim that was once projecting in front of the original siding will now be recessed within the siding without any additional alteration. The applicant has proposed replacement of the wood trim to the same dimensions around the windows, but using thicker wood so that the window trim will still project as it did originally.


Asbestos siding around original widow. The siding is flush with the trim.

Original clapboard siding around original window. The trim projects in front of the siding and is only flush, or nearly flush, with the bottom edge of each siding board.

Simply adding the siding to the structure without addressing the window trim is inappropriate. Extruding the trim will maintain a more original look to the house. It will have an effect of insetting the window panes and sashes further, but this is likely less noticeable than the recess-effect of the window trim with respect to the siding if the window trim is not modified as new siding is added to the structure. Staff Recommendation Approve the request to replace window trim with 2x6 pressure treated wood contingent upon extruding the stool and apron at the window sill and the cornice piece above the window so that the composition and dimensions of the trim work is preserved. Request #3: Cover back and north side with hardiplank, including unused door on the north side.


Classification of Work (Appendix A): Item # 15 Type of work Alteration/addition/ removal of architectural details Alteration/removal of doors Alteration/addition/ removal of exterior surfaces Work classification Minor Location on site North and East exterior walls of main structure. North and East exterior walls of main structure. North and East exterior walls of main structure.

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Applicable Design review Standards These are the same as Request #1 except that location is on the north and the east elevations. Staff Comment As far as one can tell, the siding on the north side of the building, if not original, is a feature that, at the latest, dates back to the early 1930s, making it an architectural feature that has been on the building for a significant period. The historical integrity of the siding on the north side of the building is less compromised in its existing state than the siding on the other side of the house that has been covered by, or replaced by, asbestos siding. Section 404.03 of the Standards would indicate that, where possible, the siding should be repaired and maintained which would include replacing deteriorated materials with in-kind materials. Also, the door that is being proposed for covering up with the new siding is a feature that Section 404.04 would possibly require be left, provided that the door is an alteration that has historical significance. As far as staff has been able to ascertain, the door at one time was a window similar to the one next to it. On the inside of the house the doorway has been boarded over and painted in the same color as the rest of the rooms interior. Also, the door has been sealed shut around the frame and has not functioned as a door for some time. The historic significance of the door is uncertain. Without any kind of porch or steps it is also non-functional. Because of the stone wall along the north property line and landscaping, the door is not very visible as well. Also, where hardiplank is to replace the existing asbestos siding on a significant portion of the house already, allowing the hardiplank siding on


the north side and the remaining east side of the house would maintain uniformity and contribute to the continued maintenance of the house. While the issues of the siding and the door fall in the category of minor work , modifying these features is significant enough of a change that staff is transmitting this request to the Historic Preservation Commission for consideration of approval. As described in Section 103, changes that involve alterations, additions, or removals that are substantial, do not meet the guidelines, or are of a precedent setting nature are to be forwarded to the Commission. The pictures below show the north facades of the main house that is proposed to be refinished in hardiplank. The additions to the rear are not visible and are out of the purview of the Standards. On this portion, note that the seam work and misaligned siding does assist in interpreting the structure and when changes were made to the building.


Staff recommendation Staff recommends that the Commission approve the request in that it maintains the uniformity materials to be applied elsewhere on the structure and it provides a new level of protection from the elements that is easier to maintain and more likely to be maintained by this property owner and any future property owners.

Request #4: Complete soffit with hardiplank Classification of Work (Appendix A): Item # 15 Type of work Alteration/addition/ removal of architectural details Work classification Minor Location on site This will be applied to the soffits on the rear half of the building on the lean-to additions that were added later as porches and subsequently apartments. The soffits on the original, 1850s portion of the house will remain unaltered.


Applicable Design review Standards 402.01- Overall Continuity Maintain the overall continuity of the district and its aspect and character, especially as viewed from public rights-of-way. 404.07 - Trim and Ornament Maintain historic trim and ornament in place. Replace missing original trim and ornament with in-kind materials whose designs, proportions and finishes match those of the original. Staff Comment The purview of the request for a CoA applies only to the rear portion of the house on the north and south faades only. The woodwork here is not ornamental in nature and the applicants proposal maintains the uniformity with materials that are to be applied to the siding and will have a minimal, though positive effect on the structure. The photo below shows the area where the soffits will be modified. The horizontal soffit of the 1850s structure will remain unaltered.

Staff Action Approve the request to complete the soffits on the rear portion of the north and south facades with hardiplank.


Request #5: Paint the entire exterior white. Classification of Work (Appendix A): Item # 54 Type of work Painting when there is no change in color Work classification Routine Maintenance Location on site All sides of main structure

Staff Comment: No analysis or recommendation or action provided since this is not subject to a Certificate of Appropriateness. Request #6: Pave driveway and rear parking lot 10 X 75 drive and 42 X 60 parking area starting at south west corner of house or place crushed gravel based on zoning code. Request #7: Place screen of a 6 picket fence with shrubs to screen south side parking and porch. Classification of Work (Appendix A): Item # 30 Type of work Construciton of new (different footprint) driveways/walks Work classification Major Location on site Existing gravel drive along the south property line and parking area to be located on the south side of the main structure behind the front facade Existing gravel drive along the south property line and parking area to be located on the south side of the main structure behind the front faade On the south side of the main structure even with the fromt facade On the south side of the main structure even with the fromt facade

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Alteration/removal of existing parking lots

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Construction of new fences, walls, hedges or other screen plantings Alteration/addition/ removal of gardens, planting beds, or shrubbery

Major (if taller than 42) Routine maintenance (if it affects less than 25% of the front year area)


Applicable Design review Standards 402.01- Overall Continuity Maintain the overall continuity of the district and its aspect and character, especially as viewed from public rights-of-way. 402.06 - Fences and Walls Design fences and walls to maintain the overall continuity of the district as viewed from public rights-of-way. Complement the buildings and do not detract from their character and relation to their neighbors with the design, scale, placement, and materials of fences, walls, and gates. Locate fences and walls no closer to the street than the side yard setback of any structure adjacent to a side street. Do not exceed the average height of fences and walls of comparable type and location found on adjacent properties, generally not to exceed six feet. Present the finished side of all fences to the exterior of the property being fenced. Relate scale, height, materials and level of ornateness of the design of new fences and walls to that of the existing structure and/or its neighbors. Appropriate Fence Materials and Styles: o Wood picket o Wood slat o Wood lattice o Iron o Brick o Stone o Stucco over masonry o Historically appropriate wire o Aluminum that appears to be iron Inappropriate Fence Materials and Styles: o Chain link o Stockade o Post and rail o Unstuccoed concrete block o Masonite o PVC, Plastic, vinyl o Plywood or asbestos panels

402.08 - Sidewalks, Drives, Parking and Paving Use only materials that have historic precedent in the district, taking care to preserve historic paving materials by saw cutting when inserting new materials or repairing damaged areas. Situate, design and install paving materials of a color and texture and in a manner to be compatible with the historic character of the property and its neighbors.


Screen new parking areas through use of low walls, iron fences or landscape plantings, mindful of the need to maintain the overall continuity of the district as viewed from public rights-of-way. Locate driveways to the side and rear of the main building. Extend all driveways at least to the rear of the main building. Install residential driveways in a manner and width compatible with those historically installed, and generally not wider than ten feet. Install no parking between the front face of the primary structure and the front right-of way line of the property. Set back from the front property line all parking a distance that will maintain the pattern and alignment of primary building setbacks in the neighborhood. Minimize the presence and appearance of all parking areas visible from a public street through site planning and design. Staff Comment: The applicant desires to pave as little as possible. However, in order to reestablish the multiple family use that historically has been on this property, the zoning ordinance requires that paved parking be provided. The applicants request for a conditional use permit for multiple family use of the site will be heard by the Planning Commission on March 11, 2010 with a Council review anticipated on March 23, 2010. Should the applicant desire a variance from this zoning requirement in order to leave a portion or all of the driveway and parking area as gravel, he would need to apply to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The first opportunity to appeal to the BZA is at their April 6th meeting which would necessitate an application being made no later than Tuesday March 16, 2010. What the applicant has proposed is the minimum amount of paving to meet zoning requirements. He has also proposed a screen for the parking that should mitigate the view of parked cars. In the past, the portion of the site proposed for the paved parking has been used as such but without screening. The paving materials in the historic district vary. The multifamily property to the north utilizes brick while the property to the South is asphalt. The commercial uses and office use across the street are asphalt and concrete respectively. The majority of properties on the south end of the district, however, utilize asphalt. To screen parking, Section 402.08 of the Standards makes mention of a low wall. While the applicants proposed height of 6 feet will be very effective in screening parking, it is out of character for the district. A lower level of about 48 inches is more appropriate. The plan below shows approximately where the parking area is proposed.


Staff Recommendation Approve requests #6 and #7 with a picket fence of four feet tall with shrubs along the full length of the fence.

Request #8: Build a rear deck of pressure treated 1 x 6 with a banister railing installed 3 vertically. Deck Rationale The deck would be L shaped coming from the south kitchen door and wrap around the full back distance of the house 16 deep. The fence will screen any view of the deck from the street The deck will provide a safer entry to the kitchen and apartments by tying all the rear doors together on the same level. The banister could be painted white and the deck gray to create a more historic look. The freestanding deck does not need to be attached to the house and could be easily removed for any future owners.


Classification of Work (Appendix A): Item # 23 76 Type of work Construction of new decks Alteration/addition/ removal of exterior stairs and steps Work classification Major (when 42 or taller) Minor work Location on site South east corner and rear of the main structure Southeast corner of building, two existing sets of concrete stairs are proposed to be removed and replaced with the deck

Applicable Design Review Standards 402.01- Overall Continuity Maintain the overall continuity of the district and its aspect and character, especially as viewed from public rights-of-way. Section 405 - Additions An exterior addition to a historic building can significantly alter its appearance and thereby adversely affect both adjacent properties and the character of the entire district. Additions to existing structures in the district have a responsibility to complement and reflect the design, scale and architectural type of the original structure. Before an addition is planned, every effort should be made to accommodate the new use within the existing structure. When an addition is necessary, it should be designed and constructed so that it will complement the original and not confuse the viewer or detract from the character-defining features of the building. It should be noted that all additions shall be designed and constructed in accord with the following standards and with the standards for new construction. 406.01 - Original Design Character Maintain the size, scale, color, materials, and character of additions, including their foundations, in a manner compatible with the main building and its context. Design and construct additions in such a manner that, if the change were to be removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the original structure would not be impaired. Limit the size of additions to those that do not visually overpower the existing structure. Do not allow additions to hinder the ability to interpret the historic character of the structure or district. Do not add a front porch in the absence of pictorial documentation or physical evidence of its previous existence.


406.02 - Location Maintain the pattern created by the repetition of building fronts, bays and sections in the particular area of the district. Locate additions so they will not obscure or damage significant architectural features, ornament or detail. Place additions to the side or rear, or set back slightly from the building front. 406.03 - Materials Use materials that are inspired by and compatible with those of the general character of the original structure. Do not obscure window proportions with inappropriate storm windows. Staff Comment The portion of the proposed deck that is within the purview of the Design Review Standards is the southern edge because this would possibly be visible from North College Street looking down the driveway. The remainder of the proposed deck is behind the house and not visible from the right-of-way. The portion of the proposed deck that is within the purview of the Standards at the southeast corner of the house, flush with the southern wall of the main house. It would be setback a128 feet from the front property line and located behind the parking area and the proposed screening for the parking. The applicant notes that the proposed fence would obscure the view entirely, but depending on the HPCs action regarding the parking lot screening, if a lower fence height is required, then the deck, or its railing, might be visible.


Staff recommendation Based on the description provided by the applicant and considering the location and the parking lot screening, the history of piecemeal additions to the rear of the structure, and the proposal to build the deck flush with the southern wall of the main house, it should be possible to design a deck that is appropriate for the structure and that is consistent with the Standards for the district. The applicant is aware of the need to maintain consistency with the architectural design and color of the house, but it would be important to have additional information that would confirm for the HPC that the applicants plans do conform to the Standards. Until a plan and elevation is provided for the south side of the deck, staff would recommend postponing action on Request # 8 to the April meeting, unless the applicant can sufficiently address the necessary detail at the meeting on March 9. Request #9: Install 5 v metal roofing on the carriage house and hardiplank on the south wall of carriage house to dry in the building. Classification of Work (Appendix A): Item # 9 Type of work Alteration of existing historically significant accessory structures or buildings Alteration/addition/ removal of architectural details Alteration of sloped Roof coverings Work classification Major Location on site Small accessory structure at the southeast corner of the site

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Small accessory structure at the southeast corner of the site Small accessory structure at the southeast corner of the site

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Applicable Design review Standards 402.01- Overall Continuity Maintain the overall continuity of the district and its aspect and character, especially as viewed from public rights-of-way. 404.08 - Roofs Preserve the original roof form, pitch and overhang of all structures, and use roof materials appropriate to the form and pitch of the roof. Preserve the character of the original roofing materials, color and details. Retain elements such as chimneys, skylights, and light wells that contribute to the style and character of the structure.


Place appurtenances such as antennae, satellite dishes, and solar collectors only on roof surfaces that are not visible from public rights-of-way. Appropriate Roof Materials: o Slate o Tile o Metal o Wood shingle o Cement fiber shingle o Asphalt or fiberglass shingle o Built-up or membrane on slopes less than 3-and-12 where hidden by parapets Staff Comment The proposal involves replacing the existing roofing material that is considered inappropriate (asphalt roll roofing) with a material that is considered appropriate (metal). The existing structure, often referred to as the carriage house, is in a state of severe deferred maintenance. Metal roofing is not commonly found in the district. It is used on the main roof of one residence and on the railroad depot. Other usage is found on roofs above dormer windows or bay windows. Additionally it can be found on at least two accessory buildings. The accessory structure is clad with wood clapboard siding. As was mentioned earlier with regard to the main structure, hardiplank is an acceptable replacement material. Staff Recommendation Approve the installation of metal roofing and hardiplank on the accessory structure. Inappropriate Roof Materials: o Corrugated fiberglass o Asphalt roll roofing o Build-up or membrane on slopes greater than 3-and-12

Request # 10: Removal of existing freestanding sign in the front of the house Classification of Work (Appendix A): Item # 72 Type of work Alteration/Removal of existing signs that are not historic in nature Work classification Minor Location on site Small freestanding sign in front of house that states the name of the house and the year it was built.


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Repair/removal of existing decorative yard/property ornamentation that is not historically significant

Routine maintenance

Small freestanding sign in front of house that states the name of the house and the year it was built.

Applicable Design review Standards 402.01- Overall Continuity Maintain the overall continuity of the district and its aspect and character, especially as viewed from public rights-of-way.

Staff Action Approve the removal of the freestanding sign Request #11: Removal of wheelchair ramp. Classification of Work (Appendix A): Item # 83 Type of work Installation/Alteration/R emoval of Temporary Features that are necessary to ease difficulties associated with a medical condition Work classification Minor Location on site Under the front porch of the house, south of the front door


Applicable Design review Standards 402.01- Overall Continuity Maintain the overall continuity of the district and its aspect and character, especially as viewed from public rights-of-way.

Staff Action Where this ramp is no longer necessary nor a contributing feature of the building or the district, the removal of the structure is hereby approved. Citizen Communications No communications were received.

Staff Determination and Motion The Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes are at 342 North College Street is hereby approved with regard to following requests outlined in this report, specifically:

Request # 1: Covering asbestos siding on south and east wall with hardiplank 8 " wide 1/4 " thickRequest #4: Completing soffits on the on the rear portion of the north and south facades with hardiplank


Request # 10: Removal of existing freestanding sign in the front of the house Request #11: Removal of wheelchair ramp. HPC Recommended Determination and Motions The Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes are at 342 North College Street is hereby approved with regard to following requests outlined in this report, specifically:

Request #2: Removal of 1 x 6 wood around windows and replace with 2 x 6 pressure treated wood to adjust for window trim thickness, this approval being contingent upon extruding the stool and apron of the window sills and the cornice pieces above the window so that the composition and dimensions of the trim work are preserved. Request #3: Covering north faade with hardiplank, including the unused door on the north side. Request #6: Paving driveway and rear parking lot with asphalt as discussed in the staff report. Alternatively, should the applicant obtain approval from the Board of Zoning Adjustment for a variance to paving requirements, not paving with asphalt, but rather, placing additional crushed gravel on the driveway and parking area. Request #7: Place parking area screen that includes a four foot tall picket fence with shrubs along the length of the fence to screen south side parking and proposed rear deck. Request #9: Install 5 v metal roofing on the carriage house and hardiplank on the south wall of carriage house.Move to continue the consideration of Request #8 to build a rear deck to the

next regular meeting of the Auburn Historic Preservation Commission on April 13, 2010.Staff Report Prepared and Submitted by: Carl Morgan, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning

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