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1 Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Application Butte-Silver Bow Historic Preservation Commission Property Address: __846 W. Copper Name of Applicant: __National Affordable Housing Network Name of Owner of Record: Applicant Mailing Address: Box 632 Butte, MT 59703 Applicant Daytime Phone: __740 359-9206 Applicant Email Address (optional) Property Legal Description: Lot(s):_15-16_______ Other:_Lawlor & Kemper Add. Property Historic Designation: National Register listed Yes __X__No Local Register listed Yes National or Local Register Eligible Yes __na____No APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application material must be completed and submitted to the Historic Preservation Officer (HPO) fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the next regular Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) meeting. The HPC typically meets the first Tuesday of each month. The applicant is encouraged to meet with the HPO prior to the deadline to facilitate completion of the application. Applications may be delivered or mailed to: Butte-Silver Bow Courthouse, Planning Department, Attention: Historic Preservation Officer, 155 West Granite Street, Butte, Montana 59701, (406) 497-6258. Please use the enclosed criteria checklists as a guide to completing the application. An incomplete application will not be returned to the applicant. Demolition Review COA Application Requirements A. SCOPE OF WORK: (generally describe the condition of the building or structure, justification for the proposed demolition, proposed re-use of the site, and any alternatives to demolition previously considered. Specifically describe any efforts to rehabilitate or relocate the building or structure, or sell or lease the property.) The applicant wishes to demolish the existing residence at this site due to advanced deterioration. Refer to attached demolition request. An independent inspection was conducted on the property by a licensed architect and concluded the building was not economically viable for rehab or relocation due to its condition. Refer to attached inspection report. Based on the architectural inventory (refer to attached 1985 report), this contributing historic building was constructed in 1896 by the local construction firm of James and John Shackleton (refer to 1916 Sanborn map, below). The main form of the building consists of a Queen Anne inspired design with a 1 ½ story hipped roof structure and gable dormers on the front and side elevations with rear additions. The building is wood framed with portions of the original brick cladding intact. Most of the brick veneer was removed or covered with wide reveal, composite siding. It appears an ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 open front porch was enclosed at that time. Other than a unique sunburst trim feature in the front gable, the historic integrity of the building’s exterior appears to be mostly compromised. The applicant acquired the building through donation after the previous owner’s efforts to sell the property were unsuccessful. The applicant considered rehabbing the building but ultimately concluded the building’s rear additions were structurally unsound, the interior severely altered, and existing electrical and mechanical systems unsafe. For these reasons, the applicant proposes to demolish the building, allowing for salvage, and rebuild at the site with a historically compatible residential design. Refer to separate Design Review COA for new construction at the site. B. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND SITE: (photos should clearly show the current condition of all sides (elevations) of the building or structure, major architectural features, and adjacent properties and setting.) Notes: _Refer to attached photos C. PHOTOGRAPHS OF CONDITION OF THE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE: (photos should clearly show deteriorated areas of the buildings or structure, both interior and exterior.) Notes:__Refer to attached photos D. CONDITION ASSESSMENT: (an assessment of the building’s or structure’s viability for rehabilitation must be prepared by a professional building inspector, contractor, or architect. Specifically describe the structural integrity of the building or structure and estimated cost of rehabilitation.) Refer to attached inspection and condition analysis report. E. FAIR MARKET VALUE ASSESSMENT: (an assessment of the building’s or structure’s current estimated value must be prepared by a professional realtor or appraiser based on the current condition, rehabilitated condition, and comparable properties in the area. Specifically declare whether the property would provide a reasonable economic return on a reasonable beneficial use, if rehabilitated. Refer to Section 3.6 – Unreasonable Economic Hardship of the HPG&DS for ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 additional information.) Previous efforts to sell the property were unsuccessful and ultimately resulted in the property being donated to the applicant. Rehab costs appear to greatly exceed fair market value based on inspection report. F. REDEVELOPMENT PLAN: (In the case of demolition for the purpose of site redevelopment, provide detailed scaled drawings of all sides (elevations) of the proposed new improvements and the existing and new footprint (site plan) of the building or structure relative to property lines, remaining buildings or structures, and major landscape features. Professionally prepared drawing and plans are strongly encouraged. Specifically describe the materials, composition, and design of the proposed new improvements.) The applicant proposes to demolish the building and construct a new residential building at the site. G. RELOCATION PLAN: (after all other options have been considered, relocation (moving) of a building or structure is preferable to demolition. In order to maintain the historic significance and integrity of a building or structure it must be relocated to a new site with a comparable orientation, setting, and general environment as the original site. The owner of the building or structure must present and commit to a well-developed schedule and sound financial plan to ensure a timely and complete relocation to the new site, including installation of a new foundation, utilities and landscaping. Due to the condition of the building, relocation was determined in the inspection report as not viable. HPO recommendation: Based on my research and the efforts of the applicant to explore relocation and rehab options, I recommend approval of the demolition request to allow for historically compatible infill development, contingent on salvage of useful materials, especially sunburst trim detail, and design review of proposed new construction at the site. Refer to separate Design Review COA for proposed infill design information. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Butte-Silver Bow Historic Preservation Commission Type of Work: Design Review (COA) – exterior changes to a Local Register Property Demolition Review (COA) – demolition of a Historic Property Signature of Applicant: Date: Signature of Owner of Record: Date: (IF NOT APPLICANT) Date COA application received by HPO: Initials: Date of HPO site inspection, if applicable: Initials: Date COA application assessed complete by HPO: Initials: Date COA application reviewed by HPC: Initials: Date of HPC recommendation on COA application: Initials: HPC Recommendation: Approved Approved, with conditions Denied Tabled Date HPC recommendation letter sent to applicant: Initials: (within 7 calendar days of HPC decision) Date of appeal to Council of Commissioners, Initials: (within 30 calendar days of HPC recommendation letter, if applicable) Effective date of COA approval: Initials: Date COA expires (12 months): Initials: Date of 1st renewal of COA by HPO: Initials: Date renewal expires (12 months); Initials: Date of substantial completion inspection by HPO: Initials: Findings from substantial completion inspection: (completed by HPO) ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 Figure 1 - aerial view Figure 2 - aerial view (close up) ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Figure 3 849 W. Copper St (front) Figure 4 - side elevation (with garage shown) ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Figure 5 - close up (front elevation) Figure 6 – streetscape view ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 Figure 7 – east foundation and wall Figure 8 – typical wiring ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 Figure 9 - interior Figure 10 - interior ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 Inspection Report ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- 14