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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-ILPC-2007-08-14 1 J:\GROUPS\Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission\Minutes\2007\0814.doc Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission August 14, 2007 Present: Alphonse Pieper, Chair Nancy Brcak, Vice Chair George Holets Susan Stein Leslie Chatterton, Staff Megan Gilbert, Staff Katie Rice, Intern Chair A. Pieper called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm and read the legal notices for the public hearings. I. PUBLIC HEARING 102 The Knoll, Delta Chi Fraternity, Cornell Heights Historic District – replacement of doors and windows, installation of an exhaust vent and lighting. Architect Jon Carnes of Crawford and Sterns Preservation Architects and Planners was present to address the Commission concerning the application. Public hearing On a motion by G. Holets, seconded by S. Stein, Chair A. Pieper opened the public hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, A Pieper closed the public hearing on a motion made by S. Stein, seconded by G. Holets. RESOLUTION RA: Moved by N. Brcak, seconded by G. Holets: WHEREAS, the Delta Chi Fraternity, 102 The Knoll, is located in the Cornell Heights Historic District as provided for in Section 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, and WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted by Randall Crawford of Crawford and Stearns Preservation Architecture and Planning, on behalf of David Weber, representative for DCEF, LLC/Delta Chi, for review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission (ILPC), and WHEREAS, the actions under consideration are the replacement of specified doors, and WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance for which no further environmental review is required, and ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 2 WHEREAS, at the meeting held on September 22, 2005, the ILPC reviewed an application for the replacement of existing wood, double-hung and casement windows with new Marvin “Magnum” windows to be fitted within the original openings and clad with prefinished aluminum on the exterior to match the color of existing windows, and, WHEREAS, at the meeting held on September 22, 2005, the ILPC approved replacement of sliding glass doors on the third floor west façade with wood and glass doors and windows to match typical existing doors and windows; replacement of a metal door to the fire escape on the southwest façade, D310 with new door to match door to the northeast fire escape; D301, retention of leaded glass windows with the addition of interior storm panels, retention of large fixed picture windows on first floor with interior storm panels, Rehabilitation of specified windows at lower level previously altered for building services and the kitchen exhaust fan, WB02, and WB03, and installation of low profile Velux skylights in the south sloping roof, and removal of double-hung sash in the bay window on the east façade W240 with a wood and glass door approximating sash in appearance and providing improved access to the fire escape, and WHEREAS, in addition to the actions approved by the Commission the DCHC requested approval for replacement of all other existing wood double-hung and casement windows with new Marvin “magnum” series double-hung windows to be fitted within the original cased openings and clad with prefinished aluminum on the exterior to match the color of the existing windows, and WHEREAS, at the September 22, 2005 meeting, after conducting a “straw poll,” ILPC members agreed that without an informed evaluation of the feasibility of repairing the windows proposed for replacement, they would not consider the removal of what is a significant amount of the building’s historic fabric and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the discussion, the applicant withdrew the application, and WHEREAS, at the meeting held on April 12, 2007, the ILPC again reviewed an application for window and door replacement at 102 the Knoll, including the submitted documentation received on March 28, 2007 as follows: • The letter dated March 12, 2007 prepared by Ian Shapiro, PE, President of Taitem Engineering • The letter dated March 28, 2007 prepared by Jonathan Carnes of Crawford and Stearns • The letter dated March 26, 2007 with window survey prepared by Roy W. Andrews, Architectural Consultant with Marvin ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 3 Windows of New York and keyed to drawings prepared by Crawford and Stearns Preservation Architects and Planners consisting of A-7 north elevation, A-7.1 east and west elevations, and A-7.2 south elevation, and dated January 5, 2007, and • specifications for the Honeywell Quicksteam Warm Moisture Humidifier • various medical records of owner’s representative Roy R. Payne dating from period between August 8, 2006and January 9, 2006. • The City of Ithaca’s Cornell Heights Historic District Summary Significance Statement drawn from documentation prepared by Historic Preservation consultant Judith Dulberger pursuant to the district’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places and its designation under the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Ordinance, WHEREAS, at the meeting held on April 12, 2007, the ILPC indicated that the window survey conducted by the window manufacturer was not acceptable and that the survey should contain an independent assessment conducted by persons with prior knowledge of accepted preservation standards, and WHEREAS at the meeting held on April 12, 2007, the ILPC approved alteration to the proportions of the new fourth floor window W401 at the west elevation; approved wood infill for wood double-hung window units WB01, WB02 and WB03; approved replacement of windows W320, W321, and W322 with new wood aluminum exterior clad Marvin Magnum double-hung sash kits, and revisions to the previously approved west bay windows W323, W324, W325, and W326. WHEREAS, at the meeting held on May 10, 2007, the applicant presented an unsigned window survey titled Delta Chi Window Survey, dated May 2, 2007 and keyed to drawings prepared by Crawford and Stearns and dated January 5, 2007, and WHEREAS, the Commission found the submitted survey insufficient and inconsistently recommending differing treatments for windows in the same condition without a rational basis for the differing recommendations, WHEREAS, at the meeting held on July 9, 2007, the ILPC again reviewed an application for window and door replacement at 102 the Knoll, including an email dated 6/27/06 from Delta Chi representative Roy Payne Jr. to ILPC staff, in which is imbedded an email to Roy Payne Jr. from Jim Turner of Honeoye Falls Millwork, and two additional emails dated ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 4 6/28/07 from Roy Payne Jr., to ILPC staff presenting the request for door and window alterations, and WHEREAS, the Commission found that the window and door survey was still incomplete. No motions were made on the proposed window and door replacement or any of the other proposals included in the application, and WHEREAS, at the meeting held on August 14, 2007, the ILPC reviewed application materials including a narrative description of the proposal prepared by R. Crawford of Crawford & Stearns Preservation Architecture and Planning with affected doors referenced by numbers keyed to elevations prepared by Crawford and Stearns and dated January 5, 2007 for the treatment of selective doors as described below: Doors D301 & D310 -Revision of earlier proposal to replace of badly deteriorated, non- historic doors D301 (third floor east façade) and D310 (third floor south façade) with new, single light, half-glass doors to match other typical historic doors on this property. The revised proposal is to replace doors as detailed above but to be fabricated of fiberglass with double panels in the lower portion to be painted to match the trim. Door DB01 -Replacement of damaged door with a new, heavy duty, painted steel door with no glazing. The doorway is heavily used to bring supplies to the kitchen and to remove refuse and has been repeatedly damaged and repaired. The current door is completely hidden from the public and is a security concern, and WHEREAS, on August 14th a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting and WHEREAS, the ILPC made the following findings of fact concerning the property and the proposal: The period of significance for the area now known as the Cornell Heights Historic District is identified in the City of Ithaca’s Cornell Heights Historic District Summary Significance Statement as 1898-1937. As stated on the New York State Building Structure Inventory form, Delta Chi Fraternity house, constructed 1914-1915, is architecturally and historically significant as an example of the work of locally prominent architects Arthur Gibb and Ornan Waltz. As stated on the New York State Building Structure Inventory for, the building is also architecturally and historically significant as a good example of the Tudor Revival style, popular in the early decades of the 20th century during the first period of the development of Cornell Heights. ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 5 Constructed within the district’s period of significance and retaining sufficient integrity to reflect its historic and architectural significance, the Delta Chi fraternity house is a contributing element of the Cornell Heights Historic District. In consideration of this and all approvals of proposals for alterations, new construction or demolition in historic districts, the ILPC must determine that the proposed exterior work will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical or architectural significance and value of either the landmark or, if the improvement is within a district, of the neighboring improvements in such district. In considering architectural and cultural value, the Commission shall consider whether the proposed change is consistent with the historic value and the spirit of the architectural style of the landmark or district in accordance with Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code. In making this determination the Commission is guided by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in this case specifically the following Standards: #2 The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. #6 Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities, and where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical or pictorial evidence. Collectively the typical historic wood and half glass exterior doors comprise an historic feature that characterizes the residence. The fiberglass doors proposed to replace deteriorated non-historic doors D301 and D310 are similar design, color, texture, and other visual qualities to typical historic doors on the residence and are in keeping with Standard #6. The heavy duty, painted steel door proposed to replace damaged door DB01 is in a location that is completely hidden from the public, therefore is not a feature that characterizes the property as stated in Standard #2. WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical, or architectural significance of the Cornell ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 6 Heights Historic District as set forth in Section 228-4E(1)(a) of the Municipal Code, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the proposal meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code, and be it further RESOLVED, that the ILPC approves the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness with the following conditions: Submit example of suitable hardware for staff review. RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 4-0-0 Yes A. Pieper, Chair N. Brcak, Vice Chair S. Stein G. Holets No 0 Abstain 0 Discussion of other door and fire escape were tabled until the architects can provide additional information including an explanation of a “colonial” door and a cut sheet for the aluminum windows. Proposal described below: Door DB06 -Replacement of non-historic door at the lower level of the live-in advisor’s suite with a fiberglass six panel “colonial” design door with the top two panels combined to create a single clear glass light. The door will be painted to match the trim. This door style provides a degree of privacy at the entrance of this dwelling unit. Fire Escapes -D215, south elevation - Revision of previously approved treatment shown to lower sill of original window and install wood and half glass door for egress to fire-escape with new proposal to retain original opening and install an aluminum “door” with narrow styles and rails to imitate the proportions and general appearance of the original window in this location. The new door will be finished to match the typical dark brown exterior trim. W240 east elevation – Revision of previously approved treatment to construct a door with proportions to imitate the existing window with proposal for treatment similar to D215. RESOLUTION RA-2: Moved by G. Holets, seconded by S. Stein: WHEREAS, the Delta Chi Fraternity, 102 The Knoll, is located in the Cornell Heights Historic District as provided for in Section 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, and WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted by Randall Crawford on behalf of David Weber, representative for DCEF, LLC/Delta Chi, for review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission (ILPC), and ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 7 WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the retention of replacement windows installed without ILPC approval, and WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance for which no further environmental review is required, and WHEREAS, at the meeting held on September 22, 2005, the ILPC reviewed an application for the replacement of existing wood, double-hung and casement windows with new Marvin “Magnum” windows to be fitted within the original openings and clad with prefinished aluminum on the exterior to match the color of existing windows, and, WHEREAS, at the meeting held on September 22, 2005, the ILPC approved replacement of sliding glass doors on the third floor west façade with wood and glass doors and windows to match typical existing doors and windows; replacement of a metal door to the fire escape on the southwest façade, D310 with new door to match door to the northeast fire escape; D301, retention of leaded glass windows with the addition of interior storm panels, retention of large fixed picture windows on first floor with interior storm panels, Rehabilitation of specified windows at lower level previously altered for building services and the kitchen exhaust fan, WB02, and WB03, and installation of low profile Velux skylights in the south sloping roof, and removal of double-hung sash in the bay window on the east façade W240 with a wood and glass door approximating sash in appearance and providing improved access to the fire escape, and WHEREAS, in addition to the actions approved by the Commission the DCHC requested approval for replacement of all other existing wood double-hung and casement windows with new Marvin “magnum” series double-hung windows to be fitted within the original cased openings and clad with prefinished aluminum on the exterior to match the color of the existing windows, and WHEREAS, at the September 22, 2005 meeting, after conducting a “straw poll,” ILPC members agreed that without an informed evaluation of the feasibility of repairing the windows proposed for replacement, they would not consider the removal of what is a significant amount of the building’s historic fabric and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the discussion, the applicant withdrew the application, and ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 8 WHEREAS, at the meeting held on April 12, 2007, the ILPC again reviewed an application for window and door replacement at 102 the Knoll, including the submitted documentation received on March 28, 2007 as follows: • The letter dated March 12, 2007 prepared by Ian Shapiro, PE, President of Taitem Engineering • The letter dated March 28, 2007 prepared by Jonathan Carnes of Crawford and Stearns • The letter dated March 26, 2007 with window survey prepared by Roy W. Andrews, Architectural Consultant with Marvin Windows of New York and keyed to drawings prepared by Crawford and Stearns Preservation Architects and Planners consisting of A-7 north elevation, A-7.1 east and west elevations, and A-7.2 south elevation, and dated January 5, 2007, and • specifications for the Honeywell Quicksteam warm moisture Humidifier • various medical records of owner’s representative Roy R. Payne dating from period between August 8, 2006and January 9, 2006. • The City of Ithaca’s Cornell Heights Historic District Summary Significance Statement drawn from documentation prepared by Historic Preservation consultant Judith Dulberger pursuant to the district’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places and its designation under the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Ordinance, WHEREAS, at the meeting held on April 12, 2007, the ILPC indicated that the window survey conducted by the window manufacturer was not acceptable and that the survey should contain an independent assessment conducted by persons with prior knowledge of accepted preservation standards, and WHEREAS at the meeting held on April 12, 2007, the ILPC approved alteration to the proportions of the new fourth floor window W401 at the west elevation; approved wood infill for wood double-hung window units WB01, WB02 and WB03; approved replacement of windows W320, W321, and W322) with new wood aluminum exterior clad Marvin Magnum double-hung sash kits, and revisions to the previously approved west bay windows W323, W324, W325, and W326). WHEREAS, at the meeting held on May 10, 2007, the applicant presented an unsigned window survey titled Delta Chi Window Survey, dated May 2, 2007 and keyed to drawings prepared by Crawford and Stearns and dated January 5, 2007, and ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 9 WHEREAS, the Commission found the submitted survey insufficient and inconsistently recommending differing treatments for windows in the same condition without a rational basis for the differing recommendations, WHEREAS, at the meeting held on July 9, 2007, the ILPC again reviewed an application for window and door replacement at 102 the Knoll, including an email dated 6/27/06 from Delta Chi representative Roy Payne Jr. to ILPC staff, in which is imbedded an email to Roy Payne Jr. from Jim Turner of Honeoye Falls Millwork, and two additional emails dated 6/28/07 from Roy Payne Jr., to ILPC staff presenting the request for door and window alterations, and WHEREAS, the Commission found that the window and door survey was still incomplete. No motions were made on the proposed window and door replacement or any other proposals, WHEREAS, at the meeting held on August 14, 2007, the ILPC reviewed application materials including a narrative description of the proposal prepared by R. Crawford of Crawford & Stearns Preservation Architecture and Planning with affected windows referenced by numbers keyed to elevations prepared by Crawford and Stearns and dated January 5, 2007 for the treatment of selective windows as described below: Windows W229, W230, and W231 -W229 and W230 were replaced with Marvin Magnum sash replacements without ILPC approval. The proposal is to keep these windows and to replace W231 to match the other Marvin replacement sashes. Original sashes were not retained, and WHEREAS, on August 14th a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting and WHEREAS, the ILPC made the following findings of fact concerning the property and the proposal: The period of significance for the area now known as the Cornell Heights Historic District is identified in the City of Ithaca’s Cornell Heights Historic District Summary Significance Statement as 1898-1937. As stated on the New York State Building Structure Inventory form, Delta Chi Fraternity house, constructed 1914-1915, is architecturally and historically significant as an example of the work of locally prominent architects Arthur Gibb and Ornan Waltz. As stated on the New York State Building Structure Inventory for, the building is also architecturally and historically significant as a good ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 10 example of the Tudor Revival style, popular in the early decades of the 20th century during the first period of the development of Cornell Heights. Constructed within the district’s period of significance and retaining sufficient integrity to reflect its historic and architectural significance, the Delta Chi fraternity house is a contributing element of the Cornell Heights Historic District. In consideration of this and all approvals of proposals for alterations, new construction or demolition in historic districts, the ILPC must determine that the proposed exterior work will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical or architectural significance and value of either the landmark or, if the improvement is within a district, of the neighboring improvements in such district. In considering architectural and cultural value, the Commission shall consider whether the proposed change is consistent with the historic value and the spirit of the architectural style of the landmark or district in accordance with Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code. In making this determination the Commission is guided by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in this case specifically the following Standards: #2 The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. #6 Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities, and where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical or pictorial evidence. Collectively the historic windows comprise an historic feature that characterizes the residence. The replacement of windows W229 and W230 and proposed replacement of W231 removed historic features that characterized the property, not in keeping with Standard #2. The new Marvin Magnum sash replacements do not match the old in design and other visual qualities, not in keeping with Standard #6. WHEREAS, the proposal will have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical, or architectural significance of the Cornell Heights ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 11 Historic District as set forth in Section 228-4E(1)(a) of the Municipal Code, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the proposal does not meet criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code, and be it further RESOLVED, that the ILPC denies the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 4-0-0 Yes A. Pieper, Chair N. Brcak, Vice Chair S. Stein G. Holets No 0 Abstain 0 RESOLUTION RA-3: Moved by S. Stein, seconded by N. Brcak: WHEREAS, the Delta Chi Fraternity, 102 The Knoll, is located in the Cornell Heights Historic District as provided for in Section 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, and WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted by Randall Crawford on behalf of David Weber, representative for DCEF, LLC/Delta Chi, for review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission (ILPC), and WHEREAS, the actions under consideration are the installation of an exhaust vent and lighting, and WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance for which no further environmental review is required, and WHEREAS, at the meeting held on September 22, 2005, the ILPC reviewed an application for the replacement of existing wood, double-hung and casement windows with new Marvin “Magnum” windows to be fitted within the original openings and clad with prefinished aluminum on the exterior to match the color of existing windows, and, WHEREAS, at the meeting held on September 22, 2005, the ILPC approved replacement of sliding glass doors on the third floor west façade with wood and glass doors and windows to match typical existing doors and windows; replacement of a metal door to the fire escape on the southwest façade, D310 with new door to match door to the northeast fire escape; ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 12 D301, retention of leaded glass windows with the addition of interior storm panels, retention of large fixed picture windows on first floor with interior storm panels, Rehabilitation of specified windows at lower level previously altered for building services and the kitchen exhaust fan, WB02, and WB03, and installation of low profile Velux skylights in the south sloping roof, and removal of double-hung sash in the bay window on the east façade W240 with a wood and glass door approximating sash in appearance and providing improved access to the fire escape, and WHEREAS, in addition to the actions approved by the Commission the DCHC requested approval for replacement of all other existing wood double-hung and casement windows with new Marvin “magnum” series double-hung windows to be fitted within the original cased openings and clad with prefinished aluminum on the exterior to match the color of the existing windows, and WHEREAS, at the September 22, 2005 meeting, after conducting a “straw poll,” ILPC members agreed that without an informed evaluation of the feasibility of repairing the windows proposed for replacement, they would not consider the removal of what is a significant amount of the building’s historic fabric and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the discussion, the applicant withdrew the application, and WHEREAS, at the meeting held on April 12, 2007, the ILPC again reviewed an application for window and door replacement at 102 the Knoll, including the submitted documentation received on March 28, 2007 as follows: • The letter dated March 12, 2007 prepared by Ian Shapiro, PE, President of Taitem Engineering • The letter dated March 28, 2007 prepared by Jonathan Carnes of Crawford and Stearns Preservation Architecture and Planning. • The letter dated March 26, 2007 with window survey prepared by Roy W. Andrews, Architectural Consultant with Marvin Windows of New York and keyed to drawings prepared by Crawford and Stearns Preservation Architects and Planners consisting of A-7 north elevation, A-7.1 east and west elevations, and A-7.2 south elevation, and dated January 5, 2007, and • specifications for the Honeywell Quicksteam Warm Moisture Humidifier • various medical records of the owner’s representative Roy R. Payne dating from period between August 8, 2006and January 9, 2006. • The City of Ithaca’s Cornell Heights Historic District Summary Significance Statement drawn from documentation prepared by ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 13 Historic Preservation consultant Judith Dulberger pursuant to the district’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places and its designation under the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Ordinance, WHEREAS, at the meeting held on April 12, 2007, the ILPC indicated that the window survey conducted by the window manufacturer was not acceptable and that the survey should contain an independent assessment conducted by persons with prior knowledge of accepted preservation standards, and WHEREAS at the meeting held on April 12, 2007, the ILPC approved alteration to the proportions of the new fourth floor window W401 at the west elevation; approved wood infill for wood double-hung window units WB01, WB02 and WB03; approved replacement of windows W320, W321, and W322 with new wood aluminum exterior clad Marvin Magnum double-hung sash kits, and revisions to the previously approved west bay windows W323, W324, W325, and W326. WHEREAS, at the meeting held on May 10, 2007, the applicant presented an unsigned window survey titled Delta Chi Window Survey, dated May 2, 2007 and keyed to drawings prepared by Crawford and Stearns Preservation Architecture and Planning and dated January 5, 2007, and WHEREAS, the Commission found the submitted survey insufficient and inconsistently recommending differing treatments for windows in the same condition without a rational basis for the differing recommendations, WHEREAS, at the meeting held on July 9, 2007, the ILPC again reviewed an application for window and door replacement at 102 the Knoll, including an email dated 6/27/06 from Delta Chi representative Roy Payne Jr. to ILPC staff, in which is imbedded an email to Roy Payne Jr. from Jim Turner of Honeoye Falls Millwork, and two additional emails dated 6/28/07 from Roy Payne Jr., to ILPC staff presenting the request for door and window alterations, and WHEREAS, the Commission found that the window and door survey was still incomplete. No motions were made on the proposed window and door replacement or any of the other proposals included in the application, and WHEREAS, at the meeting held on August 14, 2007, the ILPC reviewed application materials including a narrative description of the proposal prepared by R. Crawford of Crawford & Stearns Preservation Architecture and Planning with elevations prepared by Crawford and Stearns and dated January 5, 2007 for the installation of an exhaust vent and lighting as described below: ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 14 Dishwashing Exhaust Vent -Installation of a dishwasher exhaust system on the north façade near windows W101-W103. The surface grill will be approximately 8” by 12” and will be finished to match the stone. Front Stoop & Steps -Installation of two small (approximately 6” by 8”) recessed safety lights in the interior faces along the side walls to illuminate the steps, and WHEREAS, on August 14th a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting and WHEREAS, the ILPC made the following findings of fact concerning the property and the proposal: The period of significance for the area now known as the Cornell Heights Historic District is identified in the City of Ithaca’s Cornell Heights Historic District Summary Significance Statement as 1898-1937. As stated on the New York State Building Structure Inventory form, Delta Chi Fraternity house, constructed 1914-1915, is architecturally and historically significant as an example of the work of locally prominent architects Arthur Gibb and Ornan Waltz. As stated on the New York State Building Structure Inventory for, the building is also architecturally and historically significant as a good example of the Tudor Revival style, popular in the early decades of the 20th century during the first period of the development of Cornell Heights. Constructed within the district’s period of significance and retaining sufficient integrity to reflect its historic and architectural significance, the Delta Chi fraternity house is a contributing element of the Cornell Heights Historic District. In consideration of this and all approvals of proposals for alterations, new construction or demolition in historic districts, the ILPC must determine that the proposed exterior work will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical or architectural significance and value of either the landmark or, if the improvement is within a district, of the neighboring improvements in such district. In considering architectural and cultural value, the Commission shall consider whether the proposed change is consistent with the historic value and the ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 15 spirit of the architectural style of the landmark or district in accordance with Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code. In making this determination the Commission is guided by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in this case specifically the following Standards: #9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. The installation of a dishwasher exhaust system on the north façade near windows W101-W103 with a surface grill of approximately 8’ by 12” is new construction that is differentiated from the old and is compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment in keeping with Standard #9. The installation of two small recessed safety lights in the interior faces along the side walls is new construction that is differentiated from the old and is compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment in keeping with Standard #9. WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical, or architectural significance of the Cornell Heights Historic District as set forth in Section 228-4E(1)(a) of the Municipal Code, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the proposal meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code, and be it further RESOLVED, that the ILPC approves the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness with the following conditions: Lights and their placement shall undergo final staff review. RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 4-0-0 Yes A. Pieper, Chair N. Brcak, Vice Chair S. Stein G. Holets No 0 Abstain 0 ILPC Meeting August 14, 2007 16 On a motion by S. Stein, seconded by G. Holets the ILPC, by unanimous vote, tabled applications for replacement door DB05, and door and window conversions D214, W240 to provide emergency egress until information of the appearance of these features is provided. II. PLEASURE OF THE CHAIR A. Administrative Matters B. Public Comment on Matters of Interest C. Communications III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 9, 2007 On a motion by G. Holets, seconded by N. Brcak, the July 9, 2007, minutes were approved with corrections. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. 111-113 Heights Court, Cornell Heights Historic District – discussion of installed front doors-Staff agreed to schedule a site visit in September to review the doors. The Commission approved the installation of 8’ section of half-round gutters to the front porch roof with the understanding that the owner would submit a future application for half-round gutters for other areas as needed. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Review application form for Certificate of Appropriateness – members reviewed the application form drafted by intern K. Rice. They agreed with the “open” format in contrast to a form with specific check boxes .and made several minor revisions. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Chatterton, Staff Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission