HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 (11) Design Review Subcommittee—September 23, 2008
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Elgin Design Guideline Manual Vpecifieations:
Porch Steps
A. should be replaced with wood rather than brick or concrete, if the porch floor is
made of wood.
B. should have their tread constructed in either 5/4x12 or 2x12 lumber. The ends of
the treads should be bull-nosed and overhang the riser by no less than 1 inch.
C. should have newel posts and balusters, treads and risers, to match original porch
construction.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the COA with the following conditions:
1. The materials and constriction methods proposed conform to the
requirements of the Design Guideline Manual.
2. The stair railings and balusters match the railings and balusters on the
porch.
3. The newel posts shall be constructed to meet the specifications as
submitted in the attached drawing.
Stroud: The balusters should be of the same prospective to the porch and not of the hand
rail alignment. Using the same design as the porch for the balusters?
Colette Cruz (owner): Yes.
Miller: was the location of the steps approved in the previous minutes?
Millikan: The drawing of the south elevation was submitted on the previous application.
Stroud: Based on structure from 200 S. Grove St., which was previously located near
this same structure, the stairs were against the wall. Where are the doors located on this
house?
Millikan: Photos indicate the doors are found on the front at the northwest corner and on
the side at the southeast corner of the porch.
Miller: The side apron of the steps should be framed and lattice installed, like the rest of
the porch.
Motion made by Commissioner Wiedmeyer to approve as submitted; and to have lattice
work added within the framing of the staircase.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Roxworthy.
The motion passed unanimously.
457 Arlington Ave. —Replace vinyl windows
The contractor for the property owner has submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness
application to replace eight (8) vinyl windows with new aluminum clad wood windows.
The original window frames were kept when the vinyl windows were installed and they
will be used for the new windows as well. The new windows will have a one over one
design and include exterior screens. The units will fit the existing openings.