Charlotte Historic District Commission Staff Review HDC 2014-027 LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT: Dilworth ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 311 East Boulevard SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Roof Replacement OWNER: Jack Apple Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness July 9, 2014 Details of Proposed Request: Existing Conditions The property is a 1.5 story Colonial Revival building used for neighborhood businesses. The existing roof is slate and in need of replacement. The structure is a designated local historic landmark. Proposal-May 21 Replacement of the existing slate roof with a synthetic material with the appearance of slate shingles. The project was approved by the Historic Landmarks Commission. Proposal-Revised June 11 The application was continued for more information on the replacement slate. The applicant has provided additional examples for the Commission to review. Proposal Revised July 9 The application was continued for more information on the replacement slate. The applicant has provided additional examples for the Commission to review. Policy & Design Guidelines Replacement Roofing One of the most important aspects of building maintenance is ensuring that a structure has a sound roof. At the same time, the style and materials used on roofs can be one of the most basic elements in defining the style and character of a building. The policy statements below are designed to encourage owners to maintain roofs in their original styles and materials, while accommodating changes when warranted and when the change would not alter the overall style of a structure. 1. 2. 3. A Certificate of Appropriateness is not required for re-roofing with in-kind materials. If a change in materials is desired, Staff will use its discretion to determine whether a Staff approval is possible. Specialty roofing materials such as slate, tile, or metal shingles are an integral part of a building’s character, and a change to other materials could have an adverse effect on the property’s integrity. Staff Analysis Staff recommends approval based on prior approval from the Historic Landmarks Commission. The replacement shingle achieves a similar look to slate meeting the guidelines for Materials and Rhythm. 1 rk Av Cl ev el an d Av Charlotte Historic District Commission - Case 2014-027 Historic District -DILWORTH Tr e Eu cli d P Ly nd hu lid Eu c st Av Ly nd hu r Av Map Printdate; March , 2014 Ea s tB 311 East Boulevard v Dilworth Local Historic District Property Lines Building Footprints Av E 400 Feet E E op 200 Av th r 100 Av 0 Av Ea st Bv st Av ! I Av on tA v Eu cl id Tr em W or th in gt on ur Av E lid E W or th in gt on lv d Eu cli d Cl ev el an d Av E B Av Ea st Ki ng st on en ss e Av Cl ev el an d Av E Pa rk Av So u th Bl vd E R Ki ng st