CITY OF DURHAM | DURHAM COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS REPORT

Meeting Date: August 2, 2016

Case COA1600037 Type Major Work Project Name 1203 Shepherd - Additions Applicant Ellen Cassilly Owner Randa McNamara PIN(s) 0821-15-54-7897 Acreage 0.221 acres East side of Shepherd Street between Cobb Street and West Location Lakewood Avenue Zoning Residential Suburban-8 (RS-8) Historic Morehead Hill District/Landmark Significance Non-Contributing

I. Summary of Proposed Work

The applicant proposes to construct a three-story shaft addition on the (south) side of the and a screened and a recreation on the rear. In addition, the applicant proposes to rebuild an existing front and to replace a front walkway. Details regarding the proposal can be found in the application materials (Attachment 2).

II. Historical Context and Significance

This property is located within the Morehead Hill Historic District, designated by the City Council in March of 2001. The Plan indicates that the was built in 1984 and is not contributing to the historic character of the District (pg. 20).

III. Approval Criteria for Historic Districts

Unified Development Ordinance paragraph 3.17.10B establishes the approval criteria for certificates of appropriateness in historic districts as follows:

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In granting a certificate of appropriateness, the HPC shall take into account, in accordance with the principles and design review criteria of the Historic Preservation Plan adopted for the historic district:

a. The historic or architectural significance of the structure under consideration in relation to the historic value of the district; b. The exterior form and appearance of any proposed additions or modifications to that structure; and c. The effect of such additions or modifications upon other structures in the vicinity.

Because the structure is not contributing to a residential historic district, the criteria in the Residential Noncontributing Properties section of the Historic Properties Local Review Criteria apply.

IV. Review Criteria and Staff Analysis

Below are the review criteria that staff believes are relevant to this case, found in the Residential Noncontributing Properties section (pp. 47–51) of the Historic Properties Local Review Criteria.

A. Existing Structures

3. Orient primary entrances to face the street.

Staff analysis: The present side-facing front will be removed, and a new street-facing front door will be installed within the side elevator tower to meet this criterion.

4. Design additions (such as , stoops, decks, upper , expanded area, etc.) with scale, height, proportion, and massing to be compatible with that of the existing structure and contributing structures within the district.

Staff analysis: The proposed additions appear to meet this criterion because they are compatible in scale, height, proportion, and massing. The rear room addition will be located on the ground floor mostly within the existing footprint of the house. The side elevator tower is three stories in height, matching the height of the existing structure and allowing access to all three floors. Its placement (set back from the front elevation) further assists in breaking down the massing of the existing structure. The rear screened porch will be elevated on poles to the first-floor level and will measure 10 feet by 16 feet (160 square feet), within a typical range for a screened porch

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in the district and in proportion with the footprint of the existing (approximately 1000 square feet). The front deck replacement will be reduced slightly in size (from approximately 31.6 by 11.5 feet to approximately 27 by 9.5 feet); while a front deck is not a typical feature in the neighborhood (smaller covered porches and stoops are common), the proposed change slightly reduces the size of the current deck and is compatible with the existing modern structure by counterbalancing its dramatic vertical street face.

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8. Materials

a. Appropriate materials include:

i. Original materials found on contributing structures throughout the district;

ii. The modern equivalent (same outward appearance and feel) of original materials found on contributing structures throughout the district; and

iii. Other durable modern materials deemed compatible with materials found on contributing structures throughout the district by the Historic Preservation Commission.

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b. It is not appropriate to install hollow profile siding or trim. It is generally not appropriate to install new cladding material over existing material.

Staff analysis: The proposed materials appear to meet this criterion because they consist of cementitious fiberboard siding (planks for the rear addition and panels for the side addition–elevator tower) and pressure-treated wood (for the rear screened porch and front deck). The proposed deck railing of wood with metal cables combines a traditional material with a durable modern material compatible with neighboring structures (the horizontal cables are pulled together with vertical wood pickets). The (fixed) will be composed of metal-clad wood; the new front and rear will be composed of solid wood with a single glass panel; and the roofing material on the new additions will be membrane, not visible from the ground due to the low slopes; all are compatible.

C. Site Work

3. Walkways, Driveways, and Parking Areas

b. Design new walkways, driveways, or off-street parking areas to be compatible in location, size, configuration, scale, and material with the character of the district.

Staff analysis: The proposed raised walkway replacement meets this criterion because it is being reconstructed to its current dimensions (three feet in width) using a matching concrete, a common walkway paving material in the district.

V. Recommendation

The Planning staff will make a recommendation after the public testimony during the hearing.

VI. Possible Motion

The Durham Historic Preservation Commission finds that, in the case COA1600037, 1203 Shepherd Street - Addition:

• The applicant is proposing to construct a rear addition, a rear screened porch, and a three-story elevator tower on a noncontributing structure.

• The rear addition will be clad in cementitious fiberboard siding and the elevator tower in cementitious fiberboard panels.

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• A rear screened porch (160 square feet) will be constructed of pressure- treated wood and elevated on round concrete poles at the first-floor level.

• Fixed windows on the additions will be composed of metal-clad wood, and the doors of solid wood with glass panels; a screened door will be added to the front door.

• A membrane roofing material will cover the low-sloped roofs of the new additions.

• The front deck will be reconstructed with pressure-treated wood to a smaller footprint (approximately 250 square feet), with railings composed of wood pickets and metal cables.

• The existing four-foot wood raised front walkway will be replaced to the same specifications.

Therefore, the conclusion of law is that the proposed additions and alterations [are or are not] consistent with the historic character and qualities of the Historic District and [are or are not] consistent with the Historic Properties Local Review Criteria, specifically the guidelines listed in the staff report, and the Durham Historic Preservation Commission [approves or denies] the Certificate of Appropriateness for case COA1600037, 1203 Shepherd Street - Additions [with the following conditions].

VII. Notification

Staff certifies that the subject site was posted and notification letters were sent in accordance with Section 3.2.5 of the Unified Development Ordinance.

VIII. Staff Contact

Karla Rosenberg, AICP, Planner, (919) 560-4137, extension 28259, [email protected]

IX. Attachments

Attachment 1, Context Map Attachment 2, Application Materials

Page 5 of 5 Proctor St Context Map: COA1600037 1203 Shepherd Street

0821-15-54-7897

Case Area Parcel Lines Cobb St Building Footprint

Local Historic District Local Historic Landmark

Arnette Ave Shepherd St

0 100 200 Feet Durham City/County Planning Department o 7/13/2016

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MOREHEAD HILL Vickers Ave

75 "157" "" W Lakewood Ave ¦¨§85 "751" Attachment 1 "147" "98" "55" ¤£70 "54" ¦¨§40 Attachment 2 1203 Shepherd Street Major COA application Project Intent, Scope of Work and Compliance Statement

Project Intent: The purpose of the work at 1203 Shepherd Street (non­contributing) is to add 503 square feet of conditioned space, plus a rear screened porch, to the existing 1359 square foot residence.

Scope of Work Description: We are proposing to add:

1) an elevator so that the three floors of the house can remain accessible for the owners as they age. Because of the configuration of the floor plan the side is the only place where the elevator can be added to access all three floors 2) a downstairs 3) a screened porch on the rear of the house 4) due to adding the elevator, we propose to move the existing main entry that is on the side of the house to the new street­facing facade created by the elevator addition, making the main entry door visible from the street.

Non­Contributing Properties Local Review Criteria

A. 1. No modifications are being made to reduce the amount of glazing on street­facing elevations. Instead we are adding some glazing on the street­facing side of the addition to enhance the very plain street facade. 2. The roof of one addition is a low slope shed roof, and the other is flat, compatible with others in the district 3. There currently is no primary street­facing entrance. We are removing the side entrance and replacing it with a primary street­facing entrance to align with the local review criteria. 4. The rear addition and elevator addition will both be lower in height than the existing structure. 5. We are not adding beyond the current front setback 6. There is no addition 7. There is no modification to an existing accessory structure. 8. The new siding will be cementitious fiber lapped siding, a modern and more sustainable alternative to the existing wood siding. The new front door will be a solid fir single panel door. New windows will be double pane Low­E, metal clad wood to match existing. The roof on both areas of the addition will be a membrane roof as they are both such a low slope and neither is visible from anywhere standing outside the house.

B. 1. Placement ­ N/A 2. Scale, Height and Massing ­ The scale of the addition is compatible with the existing house and surrounding neighborhood 3. Design Elements ­ We are introducing a street­facing door on the addition (replacing the side­facing door) to better align with elements of the neighborhood. The roof of the side addition is flat with a parapet, and the rear screened porch is a sloped roof. We are decreasing the depth of the very generous front deck which better aligns with current porches in the area, and replacing the deck boards and railings as they are in need of repair. We propose to change the current vertical wood pickets to wood posts with horizontal cable rail running in between, a look that is in keeping with the contemporary style of this house. 4. Materials ­ The new siding will be cementitious fiber lapped siding, a modern and more sustainable alternative to the existing wood siding.

C. Site Work 1. Landscaping ­ N/A 2. Fences and ­ N/A 3. Walkways, Driveways and Parking Areas ­ The front wood walkway is being rebuilt as it is in need of repair. 4. Utitilites and Mechanical Equipment ­ N/A 5. , Signage and Art ­ N/A

D. Relocation ­ N/A

E. Demolition ­ N/A

Street Facade ­ west

Side Facade ­ south

Side Elevation ­ north

Rear Elevation ­ east

Adjacent on the block:

BEDROOM EXISTING UNCONDITIONED STORAGE RA

STAIRS REMOVE SIDE ENTRY DOOR TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW STREET-FACING ENTRY DOOR

KITCHEN EXISTING

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REBUILD PORCH 3'-8"

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1 GROUND FLOOR A1 1/8"=1'-0"

OPEN TO BELOW MCNAMARA-ZIEGLER 1203Shepherd Durham Street, NC 27707

DASHED LINES DENOTE STAIRS AREAS OF DEMO EXISTING EXISTING PLANS FLOOR

STORAGE STORAGE A1

3 2nd FLOOR A1 1/8"=1'-0" 16'-0"

SHADED AREAS DENOTE NEW CONSTRUCTION

tree tree SCREENED PORCH 10'-0"

3 tree tree 16'-3 4"

BEDROOM LIVING replace existing 13'-2" solid door with NEW DEN glass/wood door

1 8'-10 2"

solid w/screen " ELEVATOR 1 2 ELEVATOR 7'-7

DOWN UP solid UP w/screen solid WIDEN DOOR w/screen TO 30" HVAC fixed

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existing overhang REPLACE TUB Ground Floor 1601 06.17.16 2 MARKED AS WITH SHOWER DECREASE SIZE OF EXISTING FRONT DECK, A3 1/8"=1'-0"

" REPLACE ALL AGING DECK BOARDS, 1 2 FILE DATE

WOOD RAILING AND PICKETS SCALE JOB No JOB 9'-5

1 26'-11 4" open to below 26'-8" 1 1st Floor new front setback A3 1/8"=1'-0" 1 38'-4" 81'-8 " existing front setback 2

10'-0 3/4" MCNAMARA-ZIEGLER ELEVATOR 1203Shepherd Durham Street, NC 27707

DOWN tree BEDROOM PROPOSED PLANS FLOOR

13'-10" new side setback

23'-3" existing side setback A2

4 Site Plan 3 2nd Floor A3 A2 1/32"=1'-0" 1/8"=1'-0" A3 A3 2 2 East Elevation -street Westfacade Elevation 1/8"=1'-0" 1/8"=1'-0" to be removed be to and door to door nextwindow fixed A3 A3 2 2 North Elevation North Elevation South 1/8"=1'-0" 1/8"=1'-0"

JOB No 1601 EXISTING MCNAMARA-ZIEGLER DATE 06.17.16 EXTERIOR SCALE AS MARKED 600 FOSTER STREET DURHAM NORTH CAROLINA 27701 1203 Shepherd Street, Durham NC 27707 TEL 919.530.1149 FAX 919.530.1718 FILE A3 ELEVATIONS WWW.ELLENCASSILLYARCHITECT.COM segment elevator new on Panels Hardi 4x8 w/screen door solid fixed fixed up approx. 12" to accomodate accomodate 12" to approx. up move existing rear windows rear existing move A4 A4 2 2 screened porch roof porch screened East Elevation West Elevation 1/8"=1'-0" 1/8"=1'-0" fixed op op. op. on house additions house on 12" lapped smooth smooth 12" lapped 3 6'-5 4" hardi siding w/screen to door,beyond nextwindow fixed door solid fixed existing wood siding wood existing wood door glass & NOTE: ALL NEW WINDOWS TOJELDWEN BE METAL CLAD IN WOOD CHESTNUT BRONZE segment elevator new on Panels Hardi 4x8smooth new wood-framed new screened porch screened 12" lapped smooth hardi siding hardi smooth 12" lapped verticals, and horizontal cable rail cable horizontal and verticals, and rail top wood with pickets, and rail walkway, and deck wood aging rebuild on house additions house on casement op. A4 A4 2 2 fixed North Elevation North Elevation South 1/8"=1'-0" 1/8"=1'-0" segment elevator new on Panels Hardi 4x8smooth op. on house additions house on 12" lapped smooth smooth 12" lapped fixed hardi siding

JOB No 1601 PROPOSED MCNAMARA-ZIEGLER DATE 06.17.16 EXTERIOR SCALE AS MARKED 600 FOSTER STREET DURHAM NORTH CAROLINA 27701 1203 Shepherd Street, Durham NC 27707 TEL 919.530.1149 FAX 919.530.1718 FILE A4 ELEVATIONS WWW.ELLENCASSILLYARCHITECT.COM