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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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Minutes note: Mr. Andrew Stern said this bungalow was constructed in 1927 and has asbestos cement tile roof and was struck by lightning last year. They would like to rebuild the chimney and roof replacement. They are proposing to replace the roofing with Brava slate material that is synthetic. Staff recommends denial of the Brava product but with the suggestion if their insurance will not pay for concrete or clay tile, staff will accept this.
Rodney Kenel - owner - they are going to install copper gutters - current assessment is $238,000 and roof costs are $163,000. The house is insured for $917,000 replacement. The lightning strike also caused interior damage to 7 rooms and with other costs they are at $220,000 for repairs. If they use a heavier material, as requested by HPC staff, they would need to have an engineering study done.
Bryan Kwapil - co-owner also present.
Per staff, concrete would be comparable to Brava in terms of weight. This house never had slate.
The owner will look at the concrete version, but will approve Brava if the insurer will not pay for concrete.
Thoughtful Craftsman also present.
Mr. Jordan Morales moved and Ms. Patricia Keating Kahn seconded to approve Brava version if the insurance does not approve concrete as noted in the staff report.
Mr. Matt Jarosz moved, Jordan Morales seconded to Reconsider
Mr. Matt Jarosz moved, Jordan Morales seconded to Deny
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