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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-ILPC-2007-12-18Approved by ILPC — 1/10/08 Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission December 18, 2007 Present: Kristen Brennan George Holets Susan Stein Lynn Truame Leslie Chatterton, Staff Megan Gilbert, Staff K. Brennan called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. and read the legal notices for the public hearing. I. PUBLIC HEARING A. 121 East Buffalo Street, DeWitt Park Historic District – proposal for replacement of existing standing seam metal roof with a prefabricated, “snap-together” raised seam metal roof with a shingle roof on the back. Public Hearing Applicant and property owner George Patte and Scott Rich of Rich Brothers Construction were present to address the Commission. On a motion L. Truame, seconded by G. Holets, Chair A. Pieper opened the public hearing. There being no one to address the commission Chair A. Pieper closed the public hearing on a motion by S. Stein, seconded by G. Holets. RESOLUTION: Moved by L. Truame, seconded by G. Holets, WHEREAS, 121 East Buffalo Street is located in the DeWitt Park 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 property owner George D. Patte, Jr. for review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission, (ILPC), and WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the replacement of the existing roof, 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, the ILPC has reviewed the submitted documentation received November 29, 2007 and December 18, 2007, including a narrative description of the proposal submitted by George D. Patte, Jr. with a proposal for construction by Rich Bros. Construction and specification materials from Metal Roofing Wholesalers, CertainTeed, American Building 1 ILPC Minutes Meeting Held December 18, 2007 2 Components, and Metal Sales, and the Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of 1919, and WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to evaluate impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding properties, and WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting on December 18, 2007, and WHEREAS, the ILPC has made the following findings of fact concerning the property and the proposal: The period of significance for the area now known as the DeWitt Park Historic District is identified in the City of Ithaca’s East Hill Historic District Summary Significance Statement as 1820-1930. Constructed prior to 1851, the building is architecturally and historically significant as an example of an early Federal style building with “Dutch” style parapets commonly built in American cities during the first half of the 19th century. The home retains the essential elements of its early appearance including the standing seam metal roof. Constructed within the district’s period of significance and retaining a relatively high level of integrity, 121 East Buffalo Street is a contributing element of the DeWitt Park Historic District. The proposal involves the replacement of the existing standing seam metal roof with a prefabricated, raised seam metal roof in either the SL-16 of 5V-crimp style. Color to be ash gray. . The purpose of the proposal is to remove and replace a deteriorated roof. 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 ILPC Minutes Meeting Held December 18, 2007 3 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. #5 Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved. #6 Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. When 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. In response to Standard #2 and Standard #5, the roof is a distinctive feature, but the owner has received an assessment from the contractor that the roof is leaking and must be replaced. The new prefabricated raised seam metal roof closely matches the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities, in keeping with Standard #6. WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical, or architectural significance of the DeWitt Park Historic District, as set forth in Section 228-4E(1)(a), 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. RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 4-0-0 Yes K. Brennan G. Holets S. Stein L. Truame No 0 Abstain 0 ILPC Minutes Meeting Held December 18, 2007 4 II. PLEASURE OF THE CHAIR - none III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - postponed IV. OLD BUSINESS - none V. NEW BUSINESS VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:48p.m. by K. Brennan. Respectfully Submitted, Leslie A. Chatterton, Secretary Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission