HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-17 PACKET 04.L.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION
COUNCIL
MEETING
DATE 3/17/10
Community Development
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
AGENDA
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Howard Blin
STAFF AUTHOR
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for a phased modification to the exterior of
the structure at 7310 Lamar Avenue in Old Cottage Grove.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for the phased modification to the exterior of the
structure at 7310 Lamar Avenue.
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TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
FROM: John M. Burbank, Senior Planner
DATE: March 12, 2010
RE: 7310 Lamar Certificate of Appropriateness
Introduction
At the last two regular meetings of the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
meetings, a request for the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness was discussed for the
Historic FurberNandenberg House 7310 Lamar Avenue, which is on the City and National His-
toric Landmark Registers (SHPO #WA -CGC -001). The issuance of a Certificate of Appropriate-
ness requires review by the City ACHP, the City Council, and the State Historic Preservation
Office.
Based on the materials presented to the ACHP and the discussions held at the committee
meetings, the ACHP is recommending that the Council approve a conditioned Certificate of Ap-
propriateness for a phased modification to the exterior of the structure at 7310 Lamar Avenue in
"Old Cottage Grove."
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
Comprehensive Plan Revisions
March 12, 2010
Page 2 of 3
Wayne and Angi Butt have acquired the property and are anxious to begin the process of making
modifications and improvements to the house. They have hired an architect and initiated the
process of the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness and subsequent building permit.
Based on discussions with the State Historic Preservation Office and review of the Secretary of
Interiors standards related to additions to historic properties, several minor design modifications
were identified. This information was shared with the applicant and the ACHP. The Committee
reviewed the first draft of the expansion drawings for the structure modifications. After a general
discussion, the consensus of the ACHP was that with minor changes, the proposed preliminary
plan details were consistent with preservation standards and policies of Cottage Grove. The pur-
poses of the recommended changes were to create a subtle design modification or treatment
that will give a visual clue in the design that distinguishes the old from the new, and to have the
mass of the new additions be less than the existing structure. It was also noted that is impor-
tant that the current architect's personal style and interpretation of the existing design style is
evident and not just a mirror copy of existing conditions. The applicants were in favor of the
identified design modifications and are in the process of making the changes that are to be incor-
porated into the final drawings that will be subject to approval by the Building and Planning staff.
ACHP member Judy Spooner was not able to attend the meeting but offered the following
comment:
On the Lamar property: Their plans look wonderful and appropriately in theme with old
home. It carries out what might have been built there and is keeping with era in which
was built. I'd love to do a feature story on this as it gets going. It's going to be a great
addition to the community there.
Modifications detail as discussed
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
Comprehensive Plan Revisions
March 12, 2010
Page 3 of 3
This 1860's era residence was has been a fixture in the community for many years, and the
ACHP is very supportive in assisting the new owners to achieve their goal of keeping this
structure as an active part of the community fabric. An 1874 sketch of the home is detailed
below.
Review the information and approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for a phased modification to
the exterior of the structure at 7310 Lamar Avenue in "Old Cottage Grove" subject to the following
conditions.
1. The final design drawings shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning staff.
2. The final construction drawings shall be reviewed and approved the Building Official.
3. New four -inch horizontal lap siding of cement composite board design (i.e.; Hardiboard)
will be utilized, and must be reviewed and approved by the Planning staff.
4. Architectural shingles will be utilized and must be reviewed and approved by the Planning
staff.
5. Porch, fascia, and fagade treatments must be consistent with historical documentation.
6. All applicable permits (i.e., building, electrical, grading, mechanical) must be completed,
submitted, and approved by the City prior to the commencement of any construction ac-
tivities. Detailed construction plans must be reviewed and approved by the Building
Official.
1874 Sketch