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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2007-12-06 | 4 | railing treatment that would be more integrated to the historic feel, but he was not very familiar with what would have been typical in 1883. Mr. Seal noted that staff had not seen any plans indicating what the style of the new side rails would be, nor have they seen plans for the new sidewalls that would be installed on either side of the staircase. He noted that the review of these plans would be part of the design review that would occur after the certificate of approval is issued, if the application is approved. Member Lynch wanted to ensure the details of the five-sided bay windows and the collonettes were saved, and noted that the details did not appear on the drawings. Mr. Seal replied that the applicant had not proposed the elimination of those details, and noted that a condition of approval could be added directing that the details of the bay windows not be altered in any way. The Board opened the item for public comment. Richard Rutter, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS), believed that the proposed project would upgrade the neighborhood, and would be a good example of improvement. He agreed with staff's report, and believed the proper handling of the doors and transoms could make this building a jewel box. He submitted two photos of a East Lake Stick building on Waller Street in San Francisco, designed by John Gash, a prolific Victorian architect. He noted that the treatment of the double doors would be of interest with respect to this project. Elizabeth Krase, AAPS, requested clarification about the windows, and noted that page 2 of the staff report stated, "The removal of the existing wood windows, and replacement with IWC vinyl windows, could affect the integrity of the structure." Also, page 4, Item 5, read, "New/replacement windows shall be wood, wood-clad or fiberglass windows.' She believed there seemed to be a discrepancy in window materials. She suggested that the old windows slated for removal be rehabilitated if possible. She noted that an Italianate stairway railing with heavy, urn-shaped balusters would be appropriate for this kind of building. She suggested checking the Alameda Museum for early period photos of this building, or similar styles, to get ideas for what the stair railing ought to look like. She said that she generally liked the project. There were no more speaker slips. Chair Anderson closed the public hearing and opened the Board discussion. Vice Chair Miller stated that Item 13 of the staff report's recommendations read, "Applicant shall make every attempt to salvage the existing rear wall and additional elements, including stair, molding, brackets, borders and siding. He inquired why that language was not included in the resolution, and whether it should be added. Mr. Seal noted that it was included in the resolution at the top of page 3. Minutes of December 6, 2007 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting Page 4 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2007-12-06.pdf |