Agenda HARB January 21, 2025
Item 1. Review minutes from October 15, 2024
Item 2. James Haywood
1057 West Fourth Street
66-012-108 1870 Nelson Byers
House. Large two and one half story stucco Victorian eclectic house
with a multigabled roof. Large front porch with a stone base, paired
columns and railing. Two story protruding front bay. Roof dormers
and decorative cornice. Built by Nelson Byers. Rear additions added to
second floor and finished with vinyl siding-2008.
A. Install 5 “ style, half round aluminum gutters with matching
round downspouts on all roof areas. Color:
B. Remove loose or damaged stucco. Prepare and patch per accepted masonry standards, with
proper mixes of portland, sand, lime and bonding agent. Finish coat to match original. Paint with
colors to match existing stucco walls.
Possible applicable Standards-#2-The historic character of a property will be retained/preserved.
Removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces and spatial relationships that
characterize a property will be avoided. #5. Distinctive features, finishes, construction techniques or
examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved. #6. Deteriorated historic
features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where severity of deterioration requires replacement of
distinctive feature, new shall match the old in design, color, texture, other visual qualities and, if
possible, materials. Alternative to K-gutter, which is not recommended by NPS or Wmsp Prop Owners
Guide, is ½ round gutter with round downspouts on all roof areas. Galvanized or aluminum material.
Note: K-style gutters became popular in the 1950’s. This type of gutter can be used for houses built
from about 1950 on. NOTE Owner revised original K gutter request to ½ round aluminum gutters
Item 3 James Haywood
967 West Fourth Street 65-005-127 1868 The Joseph Bartles
House. Large two story Victorian house known as “Stonehurst.”
Built of brown stone quarried in Newberry. Has thick decorative
cornice with supporting brackets. Thick, arched stone lentils.
Protruding first floor bay. Decorative arched front porch. Built for
Joseph and Charles Bartles. Charles Bartles moved to 955 West 4th St.
A. Remove old roofing materials that include metal roofing and
asphalt shingle, from all roof areas. Repair any damaged surfaces in
preparation for installation of EPDM, black, roofing system. Install EPDM on all areas not suitable for
shingles.
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B. Any damaged or missing fascia at replaced roof areas will be repaired or replaced with like
appearing trim. This includes front bow window.
C. Install
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architectural shingles on any area visible from the street, with a slope exceeding.
Possible applicable Standards- #5. Distinctive features, finishes, construction techniques or examples
of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved. #6. Deteriorated historic features
shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where severity of deterioration requires replacement of
distinctive feature, new shall match the old in design, color, texture, other visual qualities and, if
possible, materials. NOTE: Contractor says “There is old metal on some slopes, metal on a flat slope
that should be EPDM and then a slope that is shingles and some other small bump outs with shingle.
The shingles seem to have been done at different times… are different colors of shingles installed.”
The roof pitches on this property seem shallow. Even the front bow window though it has metal, is
rather flat.
Item 4. Enrique Castillo
324 Walnut Street
65-002-311 1900 Three story stucco Victorian eclectic with
Italianate influences. Flat roof with large eaves, heavily bracketed
cornice, two belt courses, wood window frames of predominately
6 over one pane style. Three story porches front & rear.
Note: September 2024 the following items were approved: A.
Replace rotted mansard overhang with wood, to original
appearance. Specifics are noted on summary sheet from McHarris
Realty.
B. Paint building-Ben Moore Manchester Tan HC-81
body, Ben Moore Mayflower Re HC81, trim.
Request to revise Sept 2024 COA.
A. Remove the Mansard roofs (see photos marked B).
B. Install manufactured wood trims at mansard area to match the existing trims. Specifically 1’ x 4’
bead board.
Photo marked C
C. Any rotted wood trim pieces on the building above 1st and 2’d floor will be replaced with like
material and look the same as original
D. Remove loose or damaged stucco. Prepare and patch per accepted masonry standards, with proper
mixes of portland, sand, lime and bonding agent. Finish coat to match original.
E. Paint building-Ben Moore Manchester Tan HC-81 body, Ben Moore Mayflower Re HC81, trim.
Possible applicable Standards-#2-The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved.
Removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces and spatial relationships that
characterize a property will 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. Where the severity of
deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new shall match the old in design, color,
texture, other visual qualities and, where possible, materials.
Note: The Contractor states “After several site visits and job reviews, we have determined that the
extreme logistical conditions of the building especially on the back with many deterrents such as
electrical wires, use of cranes and lifts and staging scaffolding on an adjoining property roof, and then
replacing that roof from the damage, we feel that the building would look beautiful and historical as it
is and has for many years, with the wood trim and painting that we have proposed. The cost to replace
the mansards that serve no function or purpose other than aesthetics would cost over $50.000.00, not
including the painting. The old mansard actually hangs over a neighbor roof on one side.
Item 5. Mirabito Properties inc.
932 W 3rd Street
65-005-210 ca 1910 2 story with Italianate influences. Decorative cornice. Wide eaves. Integrity is
poor. Vinyl sided with permastone.
A. Demolish deteriorated property.
B. Return with plans for a compatible plan for a new
structure that meets the general requirements of the City
Historic Property Review Guide, Section P, Infill
Possible applicable Standards From City GuideDemolition may only be approved if one or more of the
following conditions are met:
If a building has lost its architectural and historical
integrity and its removal will not adversely affect the
district’s historic character.
If the denial of the demolition will result in an
unreasonable economic hardship on the applicant as determined by the HARB or City Council.
If public safety and welfare requires the removal of a structure or building.
If the structural instability or deterioration of a property is demonstrated through a report by a
structural engineer or architect. Such a report clearly detail the property’s physical condition, reasons
why rehabilitation is not feasible, and estimates for rehabilitation versus demolition
In addition there should be a report which details future action on the site.
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Item 5. Review final draft of the revised Ordinance and Comments
Item 6. Review Preservation Brief No:16 on material substitutions.
Any Other Business
To: Anthony Visco
Cc: Nan Young
Dante.elion@gmail.com,
In evaluating the impact of proposed activities, the Board will consider:
• If the activity is Compatible with the immediate area, and with the district as a whole, in terms of size,
scale, massing, and proportion.
• Compatibility with the characteristic styles and building traditions of the subject property itself, its
immediate area, and of the district as a whole, in terms of general design, massing, proportion,
arrangement, materials, texture, and architectural features.
• The relative historic and architectural significance and value of the subject property and area.
The primary goal of HARB is to preserve and reinforce the overall character of the historic district.
Historic districts evolve over time and are generally made up of different architectural styles and
building types which reflect this evolution. Yet, these districts and neighborhoods that make up a
district, often can be characterized by many distinct building traditions. It is the intention of HARB to
promote activities which blend harmoniously with the characteristic building traditions of the
community. Consider that demolition of enough seemingly minor or unimportant structures causes a
“death by a thousand cuts” scenario where the district slowly loses its historic value
Demolition
Do not demolish historic buildings or contributing structures. Consider that demolition of
enough
seemingly minor or unimportant structures causes a “death by a thousand cuts” scenario where
the district slowly loses its historic value.
Demolition may only be approved if one or more of the following conditions are met:
• If a building has lost its architectural and historical integrity and its removal will not adversely
affect the district’s historic character.
• If the denial of the demolition will result in an unreasonable economic hardship on the
applicant as determined by the HARB or City Council.
• If public safety and welfare requires the removal of a structure or building.
• If the structural instability or deterioration of a property is demonstrated through a report by a
structural engineer or architect. Such a report must clearly detail the property’s physical
condition, reasons why rehabilitation is not feasible, and cost estimates for rehabilitation
versus demolition
• In addition there should be a separate report which details future action on the site.
Consider that preservation reduces waste in landfills. Construction debris accounts for 35
percent of annual landfill waste. A single 2,000 square foot home equates with an average of
230,000 pounds of waste. Demolishing sound historic buildings creates waste that must be
removed to landfills, straining their limited capacity.