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13 April 2000 Minutes, Page 2
reviewed documentation of the kitchen site, which is primarily from oral tradition and described
the historical setting and site arrangement of outbuildings as they relate to Curran. He listed
several historical resources, which were utilized for documenting the roof types, location and
proportion of Curran and its support outbuildings. Photographs illustrated city outbuildings,
several of which were two-storied kitchens; also, photos document sizes, shapes and locations of
specific and generic structures.
Staffrecommendations were read to approve the project request with conditions that: (1) all work
follow the architectural plans as submitted; (2) progress reports submitted to the various entities involved
in the project; (3) all repairs meet city code and regulations, as well as approval of the state Historic
Preservation Program; (should the scope of work change, other than what is submitted, staff
is notified prior to implementation and appropriate actions taken. Phillips made a motion
to approve the request as presented aud with staff recommendations; it was seconded and
approved unanimously. The next
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for consideration was: Applicant: Christopher
Pratt Address: 308
East 14th Street Request: Rehabilitation
of structure into a single-family home The applicant,
as owner, presented his request to rehabilitate the structure and convert it from multi-into
single-family; it was vacant for several years. There are plans to close some doors, windows, etc,
which were utilized for the apartments. Photographs of the each elevation illustrated the
highlighted areas of features that would be removed or altered. His contractor was not present
for detailed explanations. The proposed work per elevation was discussed. Regarding the
modifications --some windows and doors will be closed if not original and some remain as
is or converted to previous use. The next issue was the locations of the two a/c units; one on
the east elevation along the alley and the second unit on the roof on the structure's rear. There was
much discussion about the roof mounted unit in regards to weight and primarily visual perspective. Gordon
emphasized the need for better rehab plans to ensure that the guidelines are followed and
what is requested, is what will be done. There was a motion to defer the request until the
next meeting in order to allow for a more detailed work description; it was approved unanimously.
The last
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application was: Applicant: Debby
T. Nye, agent Address: 521
East 6th Street Request: Application
of artificial siding and new construction of driveway on East
6th Street As agent,
Nye presented the request in two parts or sections, the artificial siding and the new construction of
a driveway. The 1940s structure has asbestos siding as the sole exterior finish.
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The siding company agent detailed the project, such as soffits, windows, siding style, etc. Greer
stated that the district's guidelines have a policy for artificial siding application, which must be
sent to the agent. There was a motion to approve the request for vinyl siding; it was
approved unanimously. (NOTE: Gordon left the meeting)
The second part of the request was the new construction of a driveway on 6th Street. Nye
reviewed the site and the need for a driveway. The property was accessed previously from
adjacent property driveways; now, fencing is on three sides of the subject lot. There is wooden
privacy fence in the rear, or the south, which is parking for apartments; there is a wooden fence
on the west extending from the front/sidewalk to the rear of the lot; and a chain link fence on the
east for about 50 feet or so. The east and west fences were installed within the past year; the
wooden was approved administratively and the chain link installed without approval.
The subject lot is unique in that it is nonconforming (43' wide) and the structure is sited on the
very rear of the property; the lot depth is ca. 154' and there is no alley. There is a small incline
from the sidewalk down to the street; two trees are on each side of where the driveway is
planned. There is no curb cut. They park their cars in the front yard by the iron fence, which is
missing a section; this missing section provides access to their parking and lot.
Two proposals were presented, each with parking in the front yard. It is planned to have a 20' x
15' pad against the iron fence and sidewalk on the property's northwest side. Discussion focused
on several aspects of the request --the fences, trees along the lot line, ROW, site layout, off--
street parking, parking pad and different aspects of each proposal.
It was stated that the second proposal was preferred; it has colored concrete and landscaping
between the sidewalk and the concrete pad to soften the visual perspective. It was decided that a
curb cut must be installed. It was agreed that better drawings would be provided to staff
illustrating the preferred option with landscaping. Weems made a motion to approve request
as presented with the above-agreed upon conditions; it was approved unanimously.
Under new business, there was discussion about 920 Rock and its proposed improvements; the
extent of improvements on the exterior was discussed, and it was decided that the owner should
come before the LRHDC for approval. As there was no other business, the LRHDC meeting
adjourned at 6: 15 p.m.