B | Historic Sign and Facade Grant for roof repair at 314 W Birch Ave Address: 314 W Birch Ave
Assessor's Parcel Number: 100-11-003 Property Owner: Robert and Dorothy Best Applicant: Johnny Ansani City Staff: Mark Reavis, HPO The applicant on behalf of Dorothy & Robert Best has requested a $20,000 Historic Facade Grant for work associated with preserving a historic home located at 314 W Birch Ave within the Townsite Design Review Overlay and the Townsite National Register District. NOTE: A $20,000 matching façade grant is for preservation work that rehabilitates conditions that threaten the historic integrity of the home with work performed meeting the Secretary of the Interior Standards of the home’s façades. Approve a Level 2 Historic Sign and Façade Grant for $20,000 to support structural roof repairs, repairs to eaves, and painting at 314 W Birch Ave with the condition that the work comply with the US Secretary of the Interior’s Standards & Guidelines for Rehabilitation monitored by the Heritage Preservation Officer. A Certificate of No Effect for this work was approved on November 6, 2023. Level 2 Historic Signs and Facades Grant Guidelines became effective July 1, 2023, and this is the first application for this process. Guidelines can be found on the City's website at: https://flagstaff.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/59247/HFS-Grant-Guidlines |
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Mark Reavis: Explained the project. Came in for required roofing permit, then realized that this intact bungalow is deserving of full restoration and full compliance with Secretary of Interior standards. Will allow them to re-roof, rebuild exposed and rotted different members that are part of this style of bungalow with exposed rafters, edge boards and bracket details. The owners want to make the repairs invisible. There is no estimate but they do know that it is going to be an extensive amount of work. Believes allocating the full amount for level 2 funding is appropriate. Will monitor the work and make sure to track costs. Emily Dale: Asked if it is possible to make it part of the action that the applicants provide a budget. Mark Reavis: Yes. Robert Best: Explained that the roof is not in good shape and in need of repairs. Duffie Westheimer: Asked applicants to share about their family history and inquired if applicants had any information on the person who constructed the house. Robert Best: Is not familiar with the person who constructed the home. The house came into the family in 1920. Wants to get it fixed up and looking better. Explained extensive family history in the Flagstaff area. Duffie Westheimer: Asked if applicant's uncle worked for the city for his full career? Robert Best: Explained that he did for 37 years. Explained his role for the City in the engineering department. Amy Horn: Asked if it would be possible to add a budget into the application. Recollected that the previous form contained a budget section. Mark Reavis: Explained that the current application does have a budget section. It was not submitted with this application. Duffie Westheimer: Asked if sheathing is skip sheathing or solid? John (Son-in-law): Stated that it has plank and then shake roof on it. Is going to try and maintain integrity on the outside of the home and what is visible, but will use OSB on the top where it isn't visible. Emily Dale: Reiterated that current grant application does have a budget section. Emily Dale: Asked what Mark's role will be with $20,000 grants. Mark Reavis: Typically federal documentation required for the federal tax credit will ensure compliance with Secretary of the Interior standards. This case will involve more monitoring of the family's efforts. |
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Moved by Amy Horn, seconded by Abbey Buckham To approve a Level 2 Historic Sign and Façade Grant for $20,000 to support structural roof repairs, repairs to eaves, and painting at 314 W Birch Ave with the condition that the work comply with the US Secretary of the Interior’s Standards & Guidelines for Rehabilitation and that a budget be created and monitored by the Heritage Preservation Officer. | |||||||
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||