WASHINGTON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Scheduled Meeting Agenda Tuesday, November 1, 2016 7:00 PM  I. II.  Opening of the meeting Invocation III. Roll call IV. Old Business  1. A request has been made by Mr. Hilton Moore for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a run of fencing along the east and south property  line on the property located at 329 North Bonner Street.  V. Certificate of Appropriateness  A. Major Works  1. A request has been made by Mr. Todd Berry for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove an oak tree located in the eastern side of the  front yard of property located at 734 West Main Street.  B. Minor Works  1. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 329 North Bonner Street to repair and restore the porch using like materials located on the primary elevation of the 2. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 201 West Main Street to repair rotten wood windows, exposures, façade, and entrances using like materials throughout 3. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 402 North Market Street to replace the rotten siding using like materials on all elevations of the property. 4. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 135 East Main Street to update the roof, repair the back porch, and replace broken glass in the storefront of the  property.  all elevations of the property.  property.  1    5. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 120 McNair Street to replace rotten siding and windows using like materials on all elevations of the property." *** 6. Arequest has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 110 North Academy Street to replace rotten siding and window casings using like materials on the secondary elevations of 7. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 742 West Main Street to install a tankless  the property.  water heater in the secondary elevation of the property.  ***Denotes a Demolition by Neglect property.  VI. Other Business  1. Demolition By Neglect Ordinance: Property Status  VII. Approval of Minutes = October 4th, 2016  VIII. Adjourn  2    OLD  BUSINESS    329North Bonner  Street  Construction of a Six  Foot Wooden Fence    APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS  Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC  To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission  Please use Black Ink  102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Street. Address of Property: Historic Property/Name (if applicable):  39NOrBONmr  Owner's Name: Lot Size:  lonRcoe.  feet.  feet by  (width)  (depth)  Brief Description of Work to be Done: Hroporty Gunpre piNsty  wouldiko.to comskructalycodhn bfont  feucp. - a lonq the backGf lb proporty. Fenci  hillbe Coghrucked ostueen tu hoob. Approximately, 80' Img reusn will paluled bhitpProperty ounor would  tuo. Soult  albo Kkotolustal tup SAUD tupp offeuciug along  eud GF  sud'sund  tw-propexty liun,bmiuee-tu. bouPe,  lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review by the Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th of the month prior to the meeting Iwish to attend; otherwise consideration will be delayed until the following HPC meeting. An incomplete application will not be accepted. lunderstand approved requests are valid for one year.  Branch  Office Use (Date Received) Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval  Jonann  Only  (Name of Applicant - type or print) 3a9 Nortu Bonner  (Initials)  a889 (Zip Code)  ACTION  (Mailing Address) 3Julyaolbo (Date) dm.  946-09a5 (Daytime Phone Number)  Qnn Buoweh  (Date)  (Authorized Signature)  of Applicant)  Upon being signed and dated below by the Planning Department or designee, this application becomes a Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or any law. Minor work projects not approved by staff will be fowarded  Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. Iti is valid until  Issuance of a Minor  to the Historic Preservation Commission for review at its next meeting.  (Minor Work Auth. Sig.)  (Date)  Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required at the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at which the application is to be considered. You must give written permission to your authorized representative to attend the hearing on your behalf.    IHiHonmere give permission For my  Nawu  daugntes  Velma Sjewart, to repiesent mg at tha Historic  Rcservation (ommssion meeling on fugush Saso,  Noiember1st  Aiac a /  sigaiuie    a    7/13/2016  ConnectGIS Featurel Report  Beaufort Printed. 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Subject to credit approval  plNwlowes.cmiisewauhar.araniPssreTataPieehnagyfimsePnsacaCAmmenéAXGRAaINS00  1/4    Adjoining Property Owners: 329 Bonner Street  MOORE DAVIDL 406 E5TH STREET WASHINGTON NC: 27889 GODLEY RICHARD DWAYNE 323 BONNER: STREET WASHINGTON NC: 27889 FREEMAN FORD W 208 EDGEWATER DR WASHINGTON NC 27889 GODLEY THAIRBIE O 327 NORTH BONNER: STREET WASHINGTON NC 27889 MOORE HILTON 329 BONNER: STREET WASHINGTON NC 27889. COOPER WILHELMINA 209E4THST WASHINGTON NC27889 COOPER RUBY. JR 215EMARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE WASHINGTON NC 27889 HOUSE OF PRAYI DELIVERANCE MIN POE BOX155 WASHINGTON NCZ 27889 BETTY LEEF PROPERTIES LLCI 900 El MAIN: STREET WASHINGTON NC2 27889    DOWNIOWN DEVELOPMENT &HISTORIC PRESERVATION  City.  Washington  NORTH CAROLINA  October 18, 2016  Subject: Certificate of Appropriateness - 329 Bonner Street  Dear Adjoining Property Owner,  Whenever exterior renovation work is being conducted in the Washington Historic District all property owners within 100 feet of the proposed construction activities are required to be notified by the City of Washington. According to the application submitted by 329 Bonner Street your property is located  adjacent to the above subject property.  A request has been made by Mr. Hilton Moore for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a 30' run of fencing along the eastern and southern property line of the property  located at 329 North Bonner Street.  Ify you would like to see plans for this work, please visit the City Planning Office prior to the meeting. Additionally, the full application is available on the city website. You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the regularly scheduled meeting of the Washington Historic Commission. Please note the  following date, time, and place:  Date: Tuesday November 1, 2016  Place: City Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market Street  side of the building and go to the second floor.  Time: 7:00 PM  In the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Sincerely, 28 Emily Rebert Community Development Planner Historic Preservation 252-946-0897 erebert@washingtonnc.gov    Staff Report  329 North Bonner Street  The application for the property located at 329 Bonner Street is requesting approval to install a 61 foot The applicant would like to install a 30 linear foot fence run along the end of their property to delineate the property line between him and 209 East 4th Street. A: sixf foot wooden fence already exists on the south side of the property. The proposed run would match the fence run on the south side (barricade,  wooden barricade fence in the back yard of the property.  wooden, "doge ear" decoration, 61 feet in height, and painted white). The Design Guidelines states in Chapter 4.6 Fences and Walls:  Chapter 4.6.3 "Deteriorated fence and wall elements should be repaired rather than replaced. New elements should matchi the original material, texture, and design." Chapter 4.6.6 "New fences and walls should be ofa a design that is appropriate to the architectural style and period oft the historic: structure." Chapter 4.6.7 "Front yard fences, fences erected adjacent to a main street or a side street should be of an open design, such as picket and no greater than four (4) feet in height." Chapter 4.6.8 "Privacy fencing shall only be allowed int the reary yard. Ifar majority of a privacy fence is visible from the public right-of-way, a landscape buffer shall bei included. No fence, Chapter 4.6.10 "All newly constructed wooden fences which are parallel to a main street or side  including a privacy fence, shall exceed six (6) feet in height." street shall be finished using an opaque stain or painted."    REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION  To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Emily Rebert, Planning & Development Re: 329 Bonner Street- Construction ofai fence run  A request has been made by Mr. Hilton Moore, for a Certificate of Appropriateness to add a six foot high wooden privacy fence along the east ands south property line oft the back yard. Please review the Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 4.0Streetscape and Site Design Section 4.6 To grant such a request, the Historic Preservation Commission must make findings of fact, which are included in the sample motions below. Any conditions the Commission feels  Fences and Walls.  appropriate may be attached to the motion.  Possible Actions  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness Mr. Hilton Moore to add a six foot high wooden privacy fence along the east and south property line of the back yard located at 329 Bonner Street. This motion is based on thei following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter40Streetscape: and Site Design Section 4.6 Fences and Walls.  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness Mr. Hilton Moore to add a six foot high wooden privacy fence along the east and south property line of the back yard located at 329 Bonner Street. This motion is based on thei following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 4.0Streetscape and Site Design Section 4.6 Fences and Walls. Ifurther move that the Historic Preservation Commission place the following conditions on the approval:  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission deny a Certificate of Appropriateness Mr. Hilton Moore to add a six foot high wooden privacy fence along the east and south property line of the back yard located at 329 Bonner Street. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is not congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 4.0 Streetscape and Site Design Section 4.6 Fences and Walls.    MAJOR  WORKS    734 West Main  Street  Removal ofa Tree    APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIAIENESS  Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC  To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission  102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Street Address of Property: Historic Property/Name (if applicable):  Please use Black Ink  732.0est aingjot  Owner's Name: Lot Size:  Todd Berry feet by  feet.  (width)  (depth)  Brief Description of Work to be Done:  roperly ownerbwould liko, bo owole a hon. located in Hio  Rout yard on tuo eabtern Sido. of to.propochy.  lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review by the Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th of the month prior to the meeting lwish to attend; otherwise consideration will be delayed until the following HPC meeting. An incomplete application will not be accepted. understand approved requests are valid for one year.  Office Use Only (Date Received) Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval  loddervy (Name of Applicary-type or print)  (Initials)  ACTION  13440ebt Mlaughat a7889  (ZipCode)  252-388-6413 (Daytime Phone Number)  (Date)  (Date)  (Authorized Signature)  (Signature of Applicant)  Upon being signed and dated. below by the Planning Department or designee, this application becomes a Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or any law. Minor work projects not approved by staff will be fowarded  Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. Itis valid until  Issuance of a Minor  to the Historic Preservation Commission for review at its next meeting.  (Minor Work Auth. Sig.)  (Date)  Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required at the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at which the application is to be considered. You must give written permission to your authorized representative to attend the hearing on your behalf.    9/7/2016  ConnectGIS FeatureF Report  Beaufort Printeds September 07, 2016 See Below for Disclaimer  CONNEÇIGIS  Parcels  Property Land Owners Interior Tract Lines Centerlines County Line County Line (Solid) State  1:381 Feet  htp/lbeaufort.comneclgis.comDowrioadfleashxl-.ags.map2123470w27H6i8cala7ase8ss2tfx.hm8t-prinid  1/2    9/7/2016 OBJECTID 6379 GPIN LONG 5675-59-5654 MAILING ADDRESS 734 WEST MAIN STREET STATE NC LAND VAL 55640 DEFR VAL 0 ACRES 0.27 MBL 567500219 DEED BOOK and PAGE 1153/00836 NBR BLDG 1 LAND USE ROAD TYPE PAVED SQFT 2264 NBR BED 3 NBR HALF BATHS 0  ConnectGIS Featurel Report  REID 43352 OWNER NAME BERRY RICHARD TODD MAILING ADDRESS2 7341 WEST MAIN: STREET ZIP 27889 BLDG VAL 123043 TAXABLE VA 178683 PROPERTY ADDRESS 734 W MAIN: ST PIN 01-015861 STAMPS 312.00 NBHD CDE WSH EXEMPT PROP YR BUILT 1910 SUB CDE BLUS01 NBR BATHS 3  GPIN 5675-59-5654 OWNER NAME2 BERRY LAURA BILBRO CITY WASHINGTON PROP DESC LT6 BLK B GRIST PROPERTY TOT VAL 178683 PREV ASSES 178683 TOWNSHIP 1 DATE 11/30/1999 12:00:00 AM SALE PRICE 156000 NBHD DESC WEST SIDE HISTORIC EXEMPT AMT NBR STORIES 1 SUB DESC SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE EFFY YR 1979  Beaufort County online mapa access is provided as a publics service, asi is, as available and without warranties, expressed ori implied. Content published on this websitei is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute a legal record nor should it bes substituted for the advice or services ofi industry professionals. The County ofE Beaufort andt the Website Provider disclaim alli responsibility and legall liabilityf fort thec content published ont this website. The user agreest that Beaufort Countyl  and its Assigns shall be held! harmless from alla actions, claims, damages orj judgments arising out oft the use of County data.  htplbeaufortcmecyis.cmbourasfleasiasE.mR2T2O0.élEcaanseasesszixhmarpinid  2/2    Lost branch after tropical storm hermine        TREE REPORT:  TODD BERRY, 734 W MAIN STREET WASHINGTON, NC  46" DBH Quercus nigra, Water Oak  First observations, there is al large old tear out wound at about 6' up on the trunk oft the tree facing the road to the: southwest. The wound has al large amount decay with carpenter ants present. The decay extends up approximately 2' up and down into the root collar. Also there are a number of recent breakouts in the upper reaches of thei tree over the house and driveway. The tree has a large fissure on the northwest side of the tree with decay present. Upon sounding of tree with a mallet there was significant resonance indicating cavities within the lower 2' of the trunk oft the tree and extending down into the roots of the tree. There are three codominant leaders at 8' above the root plate. Each has included bark and the one on the north side toward the house is located above the fissure previously described. The previous failure of thet tree has left the tree unbalanced 70/30 with the 70%ata a10  degree lean toward thel house.  With the numerous defects, the unbalanced crown of the tree over the house and recent failures  recommend removal as soon as possible.  Eugene A Stano. Jr Certified Arborist MA4 4991A    ISA Basic Tree Risk Assessment Form  Client TodBerry Address/Tree location 734WMainSL WashinglonNC Trees species. Quercusnigra Assessor(s). Genes Stano MA4 4991A  Date 925/2016 Treeno. Height 45 Tools used DBHTapo, Malle! Visual  Time_ 11.00am Sheet Crowns spread dia. 40  of  dbh48 Time frame! Request Target Assessment  1  Targetz zone  Occupancy rate 9 1-care -occasional 3-frequent 4-constant & 4 no no 3 yes no 2 no no 3 no no % Aspect  Target description House Cars Pedestrians Occupants  2 3 4  Site Factors  History of failures Old failure 2y years ago, 2 recent failures within the last month  Topography Flatk Slopel  Site changes Nonel DE Grade changeD Site clearingD Changed soil hydrologyD RootcutsD Describe_ Prevailing wind direction SW Common weather Strong windsD IceD] SnowD Heavy rainD Describe_  Soil conditions Limited volumel a Saturated Shallow0 CompactedD Pavement over roots 40 % Describe. Road, sidewalks and driveway Vigor Low! a Normal D High a Foliage None (seasonal)D None (dead)D Normal 80 % Chlorotic, % Necrotic 20 %   - Tree Health and Specles Profile  S  Pests Carpenter Ants a    Abiotic  Species failure profile Branches Trunk Rootsl Describe Oldy water oaks tend to always have al large amount of decay Crown density Sparsel NormalDJ DenseDl Interior branches FewD Normal a DenseD Vines/Mistetoe/Mos: D  Load Factors Atex wW  Wind exposure ProtectedD Partialla FullD Wind funnelingD  Relative crown size SmallD) Medium2 LargeD  Recent orp planned changei inl loadf factors  Tree Defects and Conditions Affecting the Likélihood of Failure    3  Lightning damage D Included barke Da Cavity/Nest hole_ %circ. Similar branches present B a Sapwood damage/decay! In area of failures previous  Crown and Branches = Cracks E Codominant a Three codominant stems Weak attachments E Previous branch failures E 8and. 10i inch Dead/Missing! bark E Cankers/Galls/Burls D Response growth slow  Unbalanced crown a Broken/Hangers Number 4 Over-extended branches E Pruning history Reduced Flush cuts a Other_ Load on defect Dead/Missing bark E Codominant stems E  LCR 90 %  Dead twigs/branches E 10 %overall Max. dia. 8"  Max. dia. 2"  Crown cleaned D Thinned D Raised a  Da Topped D Lion-tailed a Conks D  Heartwood decay a  Main concern(s). the weight of the extended! banches and decay present Likelihood of failure Improbable D Possible a Probable E Imminent D  N/ADI Trunk Abnormal barkt texture/color B Included barkE  Minor D Moderate a Significant E  Roots and Root Collar - Decay a Cavity a %circ.  Collar buried/Notv visiblel D Depth_  Stemgirdling! a Conks/Mushrooms B  Cracks a Poort taper D  Dead a Ooze D Rootp plate lifting D Response growth Main concern(s). Decay int the root plate Likelihood off failure  Sapwood damage/decay a Cankers/Gall/Buris0 Sap ooze E Lightning damageD) Heartwood decay! a Conks/Mushrooms D Cavity/Nest hole. 40 %circ. Depth 24" Lean. 10 - Corrected?. no Response growth  Cracks! a Cut/Damagedi rootsD Distance from trunk  Soily weakness D  Present but cannot close the wounds  Good  Main concern(s). Large fissure and tear out ont trunk oft the tree Load ond defect N/AD Minor D Moderate D Significant E ImprobableD Possible D Probable D Imminent a  Load on defect N/AD Minor D Moderate D Significant B ImprobableD Possible a Probable E Imminent D  Likelihood off failure    Risk Categorization  Likellhood  Failure  Impact Fallure &1 Impact) Consequences  (fromN Matrix1)  Risk rating ofpart (from Matrix2 2) EXT EXT High High  Conditions  Target protection 2 none  Tree part ofconcern Trunk Rot and crack Branches Rot and over  46" 40' 1 none  0000 0) 0000  1 2 3 4  4 none: 0009000900094 000O EXT 1 none 000000000000000 High 2 none 09999999009093 4. none 000000090000  extended branches codominant stems  99999XX99999XX9 99999XX999X999 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000000000 00000000000000001  Matixl.Likelhood matrix. Likellhood ofFallure Very! low  Ukelihood of Impacting Target Low  Medlum. Unlikely Samewhat likely Unlikely Consequences of Fallure Low Moderate. High Low. Moderate. High,  High Very likely Unlikely  Imminent Unlikely Somewhat likely Likely Probable Unlikely. Unlikely, Somewhat Ikely Likely: Possible Unlikely Uilikely Improbable Unlikely Unlikely Matrix2. Risk rating matrix. Likelihood of Very! likely Lkely Somewhat likély Low Unlikely Notes, explanations, descriptions  Failure & Impact Negliglble Minor SIgnifiçant Severe  Extrème High Low:  North  Low. Moderate Moderate.  Low  Low:  Low  Mitigation options This tree should be removed as soon as possible, the risk due to the decay andf fissure on the Residual risk none  NW side of thet tree andt the unbalanced nature of the tree creates a condition ready for thet tree to fail.  Residual risk Residual risk Residual risk  Overall tree risk rating Low D Moderatel a High! E Extreme D Overall residual risk Low E Moderate D HighD Extreme D Data RFinal Preliminary Advanced assessment needed ENo Dyes-Type/Reason Inspection limitations ENone EVisibility DAccess OVines Root collar buried Describe  Work priority 1B 20 30 40 Recommended inspection interval Weekly  Thisc datasheet wasp produced! byt thel International Societyo ofA Arboriculture (ISA) andisi intended foru useb by? Trec Risk/ Assessment QaOm-aD  Pace 7nf?    Adjoining Property Owners  734 West Main Street WICKHAM JOHN C 739 WI MAIN STREET WASHINGTON NC: 27889 MAYNE WINFIELD K 735 WEST MAIN: STREET WASHINGTON NC 27889 SAUVE FREDERICK PJR 738 WI MAIN: STREET WASHINGTON NC 2788 BUTLER. JOHN WALTER 731 WEST MAIN ST WASHINGTON NC: 2788 MECHLING LINDA C 736 WEST MAIN: STREET WASHINGTON NC: 27889 BERRY RICHARD TODD 734 WEST MAIN: STREET WASHINGTON NC: 27889 MUSSELMAN MARY PAT 755 W:2ND: STREET WASHINGTON NC27889 BENNETT. JEFFERY A 751 W2ND: STREET WASHINGTON NC: 27889 LOBOS MICHAELJ 316SUNNYSIDE DRIVE WASHINGTON NC: 27889 CORREA WAYNE. JOSEPH 732 WI MAIN: STREET WASHINGTON NC 27889 WOOD. JEFFREYL 747 WEST SECOND STREET WASHINGTON NC27889  KENNER WILLIAM DAVIS MV 743 WEST SECOND STREET WASHINGTON NC 27889 BARMER GREGORY C 741 WEST 2ND STREET WASHINGTON NC27889 MCCOOK DAVID K 739 WEST: 2ND STREET WASHINGTON NC: 27889 OVERTON MICHAELV 3927 MOBLEYS BRIDGE RD GRIMESLAND NC. 27837 DAVIS GILBERTP 735 WEST: 2ND STREET WASHINGTON NC: 27889    DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT &HISTORIC PRESERVATION  Citya  Washington  NORTH CAROLINA  October 18, 2016  Subject: Certificate of Appropriateness - 734 West Main Street  Dear Adjoining Property Owner,  Whenever exterior renovation work is being conducted in the Washington Historic District all property owners within 100 feet of the proposed construction activities are required to be notified by the City ofV Washington. According to the application submitted by the owner of 734 West Main Street, your  property is located adjacent to the above subject property.  A request has been made by Mr. Todd Berry for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove an oak tree on the eastern side in the front yard of the property located at 734  West Main Street.  Ifyouy would like to see plans for this work, please visit the City Planning Office prior to the meeting. You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the regularly scheduled meeting of the Washington  Additionally, the full application is available on the city website. Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place:  Date: Tuesday November 1st, 2016  Place: City Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market Street  side of the building and go to the second floor.  Time: 7:00 PM  Int the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Sincerely, P Emily Rebert Community Development Planner Historic Preservation 252-946-0897 erebert@washingtonnc.gov    Staff Report  734 West Main Street  The application for the property located at 734 West Main Street has submitted a request to remove an oak tree located in the front yard on the eastern side of the property. The tree is dying and is nowa The property owners have submitted a tree risk assessment provided by certified arborist, Eugene A Stano. Jr.. Mr. Stano has confirmed multiple issues with the tree that puts the house and its occupants at The property owner has also consulted with Mr. Wayne Woolard about the tree. Mr. Woolard did not submit al letter to the property owner, but also acknowledged the same hazards Mr. Stano pointed out.  hazard to the house on the property.  great risk.  The staff called Mr. Woolard and confirmed. This treei is creating a safety hazard to historicstructures.  Design Guidelines Chapter 4.1.8 Landscaping states "removal of significant trees should only be done ifit has disease or storm damage, ori is a safety hazard to historic structures." Both reports from tree experts state thet tree is a hazard to historic structures. 4.1.9: states "Ifa diseased, storm damaged or safety hazard tree is removed, its should be replaced by a suitable species, as designated in an approved landscaping  plan, within sixty (60) days from time of removal."    REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION  To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Emily Rebert, Planning & Development front yard on the eastern side of the property.  Re: The owner of 734 West Main Street has submitted: a request to remove an oak tree located in the  A request has been made by Mr. Todd Berry to remove an oak tree located in the front yard on the eastern side oft the property at 734 West Main. Street. To grant such a request, the Historic Preservation Commission must make findings of fact, which are included int the sample motions below. Any conditions the Commission feels appropriate may be attached to the motion.  Possible Actions  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Todd Berry to remove an oak tree located in the front yard on the eastern side of the property at 734 West Main Street. This motion is based ont the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically: Section  4.1 Landscaping.  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Todd Berry to remove an oak tree located in the front yard on the eastern: side of the property at 734 West Main Street. This motion is based on thej following findings of fact: the application isc congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 4.1 Landscaping. Ifurther move that the Historic Preservation Commission place the following  conditions on the approval:  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission deny a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Todd Berry to remove an oak tree located in the front yard ont the eastern side oft the property at 734 West Main Street. This motion is based on thej following findings of fact: the application is not congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically  Section 4.1 Landscaping.    MINOR  WORKS    B. Minor Works  1. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 329 North Bonner Street to repair and restore the porch using like materials 2. Ar request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 201 West Main Street to repair rotten wood windows, exposures, façade, and entrances using like materials throughout all elevations of the property. 3. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 402 North Market Street to replace the rotten siding using like materials on all 4. Ar request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 135 East Main Street to update the roof, repair the back porch, and replace 5. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 120 McNair Street to replace rotten siding and windows using like materials on all 6. Are request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 110 North Academy Street to replace rotten siding and window casings using like 7. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 742 West Main Street to install a tankless water heater in the secondary elevation  located on the primary elevation of the property.  elevations of the property.  broken glass in the storefront of the property.  elevations of the property. ***  materials on the secondary elevations oft the property.  of the property.  ***Denotes a Demolition by Neglect property.    OTHER  BUSINESS    Washington's  Demolition by Neglect  Ordinance:  Property Status    MINUTES    WASHINGTON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Scheduled Meeting - Minutes Tuesday, October 4", 2016 7:00PM Members Present Cheri Vaughn Geraldine McKinley Ed Hodges Mark Everett Judi Hickson William Kenner Members Absent Mary Pat Musselman Others Present Emily Rebert, Historic Planner Jessica Green, Administrative Support  I. II.  Opening of the meeting The Chairman called the meeting to order. Invocation Amoment of silence was taken. III. Roll Call As silent roll call was taken by staff.  Emily Rebert removed an item from the Major Works. She explained that the owner of 120 McNair Street had contacted her and is moving forward with whati is required of him. Mark Everett made a motion to accept the agenda. His motion was seconded by Geraldine McKinley.  IV. Old Business  1. Ar request has been made by Mr. John Moseley for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove ar magnolia tree located in the western side of the property on 243 East Main Street. Mr. Moseley came forward and was sworn in. He presented al letter from Edwards Tree Service provided after they came out and accessed the tree. Mr. Moseley also presented pictures showing where the roots are coming into the basement as well as all along the side of the house. Mr. Moore stated that the root system is even pushing up against the retaining wall and  1    workshop on the property. He stated that cutting the roots would just weaken the base oft the  tree even more.  The Chairman opened the floor and no one came forward.  Mark Everett made the following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr.. John Moseley to remove the magnolia tree located on the western side oft the property located at 243 East Main Street. This motion is based on thet following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 4.1 Landscaping. Cheri' Vaughn seconded the The Commission also explained to Mr. Moseley that the tree needs to ber replaced somewhere on the property. Mr. Moseley stated that they planned to plant another tree.  motion and all voted in favor.  V.  Certificate of Appropriateness A. Major Works  1. A request has been made by Mr. Jim Wiley, acting as agent for Beacon Street, for a Certificate ofA Appropriateness to construct a new: single family, two-story dwelling on Lot# #21. The home will be consistent and will match single family residences in the development. Carol Nash came forward and was sworn in. Ms. Nash stated that this plan is very similar to some of the plans approved under the blanket approval. She explained that this plani isa Magnolia with a couple of modifications. She stated that this being a corner lot they have decided to go with a wraparound deck with a wood horizontal railing, instead ofay vertical  railing, and they added a window.  No one came forward to speak for or against the request.  Cheri Vaughn made the following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr.. Jim Wiley of Beacon Street Development to construct a new single family dwelling on the property located at Lot #21 Moss Landing. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 5.0 New Construction Section 5.2 Residential Construction. Her motion was seconded by Mark Everett and all voted in favor. 1. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of5 511 West Second Street to install a new gas furnace under the house and an outdoor  B. Minor Works  condenser located on the east: side oft the house on the property.  2    2. Ar request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness fort the owner of 509 West Second Street to install a split heat pump and a condenser on the deck on 3. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness fort the owner of 211 West Main Street to replace the existing HVAC on the roof of the property. 4. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness fort the owner of 432 East Main! Street to re-install a new white picket fence around the mechanicals 5. Ar request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 105 West Main Street to install a new HVAC unit inj place of the previous one on the 6. Ar request has been made and approved by staff for Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 110 North Academy Street to install a new HVAC unit in place of the previous oneon 7. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness fort the owner of 122 South Harvey Street to install a 24"x30" freestanding sign ini the primary elevation 8. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the a. Repair/Replace rotten siding, trim, porch flooring, columns, and posts around the b. Remove dead landscaping in public ring of way to replace with something more 9. A request been made and approved by staff fora a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 705 West Second Street to repair/replace siding, roofing, and windows using like  the tertiary elevation oft the property.  located on the east side of the property.  roof of the property.  the tertiary elevation oft the property.  oft the property.  owner of 624 West Main Street to do thet following items on the property.  house using like materials appropriate.  materials on the property. and all voted in favor. VI. Other Business  Mark Everett made a motion to approve all the minor works. Judi Hickson seconded the motion  1. Demolition by Neglect Ordinance: Property Status  Emily Rebert came forward and explained over the past several months 7 letters went out to property owners that have not been upholding their promised plan to repair. She explained that all of them came into the office and submitted a plans, time lines, or completion dates. She went through some of the individual cases and explained the status to the Commission. The Commission discussed  some oft the properties and options and ways to help them with their projects.  VII. Approval of Minutes - September 6, 2016  William Kenner made a motion to approve the minutes. His motion was seconded by Mark Everett.  3    VIII. Adjourn  There being no other business the meeting was adjourned.  4