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HEMA No. 2023-07 – The Dehne Apts. No 1 (1102 North Lacy Street) October 5, 2023 Page 10 3 7 2 9 restored, and the one vinyl window be restored to its original condition and to be of wood material. The majority of character defining features that shall be removed as part of the project are located on less visible secondary facades compared to the two primary facades, away from the public right-of-way. The project proposes to remove original windows, doors, concrete steps with platforms, two wood staircases with two balconies, and rehabilitate part of two existing staircases, in order to accommodate interior modifications for the multi-family residential building. The previously removed rear (west) façade staircase at the building’s southwest corner was located on the most visible portion of the rear (west) façade, facing East Wellington Avenue. However, this staircase will be rebuilt using wood material to match the original staircase, and designed as close as possible to match the original while meeting building code. Additionally, the southern-most staircase at the primary (east) façade will be rehabilitated through the removal of non- compatible metal material in place of wood handrails and guardrails to match the original design as close as possible while maintaining the property’s distinctive features and finishes. Removal of the wood handrails and guardrails at the northern-most staircase at the primary (east) façade will provide symmetry to the façade and help maintain the exterior staircase feature. 6. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. The project complies with Standard No. 6. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. The original rear (west) façade wood staircase at the building’s southwest corner (previously removed) will be rehabilitated to look as close as possible to the original while meeting current building code requirements. The new wood staircase will have smaller gaps between guardrails than the original. The upper landing’s guardrail design will also change from a varied slat width to a uniform slat width in order to provide a uniform design, and to emphasize the Minimal Traditional style’s simplistic character. The same staircase handrail and guardrail design will be applied to the remaining two staircases located on the primary (east) façade, again to emphasize a uniform design while resembling the original design as close as possible. This project includes no deteriorated historic features that require repair. 7. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. Historic Resources Commission 21 10/5/2023