Title/Name/Summary
Peace Renovation & Design - 14314 Beacon Avenue - Replace Old Roof - Certificate of Appropriateness
History
PROJECT:
Replace Old Roof
PETITIONER:
Kevin Callozzo
Property Owner
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this petition is to replace the roof, via a Certificate of Appropriateness, on the commercial building at 14314 Beacon Avenue. The new roof will match the existing roofing materials of the building.
Project Attributes
Address: 14314 Beacon Avenue
P.I.N. (s): 27-09-207-009 and 27-09-207-010
Parcel Size: 0.06 acres
Zoning and Land Use
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Downtown
Comprehensive Land Designation: Neighborhood Mixed Use
Existing Zoning: OOH
Existing Land Use: Commercial
PLANNING OVERVIEW:
Sections 6-209 of the Land Development Code recognize this building as a contributing structure to the Historic District. In addition, roof alterations are considered a minor change. For minor changes, administrative review via a Certificate of Appropriateness is the only review process required for contributing and landmark buildings.
The petitioner is seeking to replace the roof on a commercial building in Old Orland Historic District. Maintaining roof integrity is critical for old buildings, since lingering damage from the roof can endanger the entire structure.
Section 6-209 of the Land Development Code states replacement roofing, gutter and chimneys should match the historic in the existing building in material and configuration, or should be compatible.
GAF Timberline High Definition shingles will replace the existing roof. According to the petitioner, the roof shingles will be constructed of asphalt. Section 6-209.C.3.e notes that “New or replacement roofs of wood or asphalt shingles are appropriate” for the Historic District. The same section notes that “asphalt shingles with rough, thick texture made to replicate shakes, clay or synthetic tile, slate, and asphalt shingles in the color of new wood” are not permitted in...
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