Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2021 02 22

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Landmarks should meet This structure adds character and value to Old Town and one or more criteria for has integrity of location, design, workmanship, feeling physical integrity and association. • The structure retains its overall form and appearance from the street and exhibits a high level of physical integrity by retaining important aspects of integrity including location, setting, design, materials, and feeling. Staff finds that the structure meets the criteria for physical integrity. ALTERATION CERTIFICATE REQUEST: The project includes preservation, rehabilitation and restoration work to the historic church building, a two-story home addition at the rear of the structure, and a detached garage. The preservation and restoration work includes repair and restoration of the siding on the church structure and removal of the existing wrap -around patio on the east and north sides of the building. A skylight is proposed on the west side of the roof peak of the historic church building, which would not be historic to that portion of the structure. The historic windows will be removed and replaced with replica windows with black frame. The windows are a defining and unique feature of the historic structure with a four over four pane and decorative arch. Staff did explore options with the owner for restoration of the windows and the applicant has chosen to propose replacement with modern double panes windows designed to replicate the historic window design. The application materials include specifications on the replacement windows and the owners' explanation for wanting to replace the windows. The owners specifically notes the poor condition of the existing windows and energy efficiency consideration. The home addition includes a recessed connection when viewed from Pine Street and differentiation in form and materials, with use of stucco to distinguish the new home from the wood siding of the historic church. The peak of the roof of the home addition will also be lower than the roof peak of the church structure, further differentiating the new building from the historic. The addition and a new deck extend beyond the historic north wall of the church, but is set back and has limited visibility from the adjoining rights of way. The garage will match the materials of the home addition. The plans are also consistent with the Old Town Overlay zoning standards for setbacks, lot coverage, floor area ratio and roof pitch requirements when provided the Landmark bonus.