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Bay City HDC approves repairs and AC surround at 2275 Carol Road
Summary
The Bay City Historic District Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for repairs to fascia and a new enclosure for a rooftop air-conditioning unit at 2275 Carol Road, finding the work meets Secretary of the Interior standards and the city—ode requirements.
The Bay City Historic District Commission on April 9 approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior repairs and an air-conditioning surround at 2275 Carol Road.
Commissioners said the applicant demonstrated the proposed work would meet the U.S. Secretary of the Interior—s Standards for Rehabilitation and the city—s historic district rules, and they moved to grant a certificate of appropriateness for the work described in the application.
The applicant told the commission the top fascia around the house had deteriorated and that contractor recommendations called for wholesale replacement of the 2-by-6 fascia boards. The applicant said the project will replace the fascia using wood 2-by-6s where visible and synthetic flat pieces where appropriate. The applicant also described plans for an enclosure around a new, large rooftop heating-and-air-conditioning unit; the enclosure will be designed to match the chimneys and use vertical boards to make the unit resemble a chimney. The applicant said the work is intended to replicate the home—s existing appearance: "When it's all done, it will look just like it looks now. It will just not be falling apart," the applicant said.
Commissioners asked for details on profile and materials. The applicant said the contractor will retain as much of the existing half-round (bullnose) trim as possible and replace irreparable sections with new half-round wood, and that aluminum caps will be installed on the top boards to prevent water intrusion. The applicant also said the contractor recommended aluminum trim in places where it currently exists.
The commission approved the application on a motion granting a certificate of appropriateness, noting that the work will comply with the Secretary of the Interior standards cited in the application and with section 64-11(c) of the city's historic preservation district regulations. Commissioners and staff told the applicant to contact the building department if a building permit is required before work begins.
The commission's approval included no additional public-comments conditions; staff advised the applicant to coordinate follow-up building-permit steps with the building department. The applicant said the contractor who recommended the work was provided by the Oldendale Foundation and named Craig McDonald; the applicant also said Brett Loulas will inspect the roof after the work is done.
