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Commission approves roof replacement at Frank J. and Elizabeth Moss House
Summary
The Davenport Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness to replace the roof at 513 West Eighth Street, a contributing house in the Hamburg local landmark historic district. The vote was unanimous by roll call.
The Davenport Historic Preservation Commission on April 8 approved a certificate of appropriateness to replace the roof at the Frank J. and Elizabeth Moss House, 513 West Eighth Street, by a unanimous roll-call vote.
The project, reviewed under the commission's staff recommendation, calls for removal of the existing three-tab asphalt shingles and replacement with an architectural asphalt shingle (color: Castle Brook, Black Shadow). The scope as presented includes stripping old shingles and underlayment, removing damaged flashing and decking, replacing deteriorated plywood or OSB sheathing, installing new drip edge, applying ice-and-water shield at eaves, valleys and penetrations, installing synthetic or felt underlayment, replacing step, valley and chimney flashing, replacing ridge and soffit vents as needed, installing new shingles per the manufacturer's guidelines, and sealing roof penetrations and ridge caps for waterproofing. The rear porch roof was explicitly excluded from the scope.
Staff recommended approval, finding the work meets the commission's standards for minimal, compatible alteration and for replacing deteriorated features with matching visual qualities. The commission referenced the applicable code provisions cited in the staff report (Davenport Municipal Code, chapter 14.010.06(c) and (d)) in support of that recommendation.
Commissioners conducted a brief discussion about the visible damage, temporary waterproofing already in place and whether the front porch roof was included; the presenter confirmed the front porch roof is included and the rear porch is not. After a motion to approve the staff recommendation and a second, Secretary Laura conducted a roll-call vote: McGibbern — yes; Eaton — yes; Pistetti — yes; Kretz — yes; Hoff — yes; Adams — yes; Gomez — yes. The motion carried and the certificate was approved.
Next steps noted by staff: the applicant may proceed with permitting and with work to meet the approved materials and installation practices; no permit timeline or contractor information was specified at the meeting.
The commission's approval covers only the roof work described in the submitted materials; any additional changes to the rear porch or other features would require separate review.
