Summary
To: Historic Preservation Board
From: Cathy DeKarz, Management Analyst
Date: 11/13/2018
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Subject:
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Update to the Special Certificate of Appropriateness for 1466 Orange Avenue
Summary:
Since receiving a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for improvements to her historic home last year, Ms. Patricia Irwin was changed contractors and architects for her property at 1466 Orange Avenue and has made adjustments to her plans.
Due to these changes, Ms. Irwin will require an extension to her Certificate and approval to these alterations from the Historic Preservation Board and the Commission prior to the commencement of construction.
This is largely a procedural item, where the Board and the Commission should look at whether the proposed adjustments would alter the principal structure or the original intent of the Special Certificate.
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Previous Commission Action: In November of 2017, the Historic Preservation Board and the Commission issued a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for Ms. Patricia Irwin, the property owner of 1466 Orange Avenue (attached).
Background/Problem Discussion: Due to Ms. Irwin’s changing of architects/contractors, construction on her home has been stalled prematurely, and the home is uninhabitable. She is now looking to continue construction with her new architect/contractor. Most of the construction items remain the same from her original Special Certificate of Appropriateness; however, the below items have been added to the scope. These alterations have also been noted on the updated Special Certificate of Appropriateness Application (attached).
• The tearing down of the existing detached garage (non-historic structure) (north side)
• The construction of an attached garage with materials in like-kind to the existing structure (south side)
• The construction of an outdoor patio area (north side)
• The construction of a covered (non-enclosed) porch to be similar to the home’s original porch (note: the previous plans sought a closed-on porch)
After reviewing these changes and the attached plans, Mr. Luis Serna and Mr. Chris Brimo at Calvin, Giordano & Associates have recommended approval of the update to the Special Certificate of Appropriateness, per their attached letter of opinion.
In addition to reviewing Ms. Irwin’s proposed changes, the Historic Preservation Board and the Commission should also consider extending her existing Special Certificate of Appropriateness, which is currently set to expire on November 14, 2018. A recommended one-year extension would set the new expiration for November 14, 2019.
Expenditure Challenges N/A
Financial Implications: N/A
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed adjustments to the Special Certificate of Appropriateness for 1466 Orange Avenue and the granting a one year extension to the existing certificate.
Proposed Motion I move approval of the proposed adjustments to the Special Certificate of Appropriateness for 1466 Orange Avenue and the granting of a one year extension to the existing certificate.