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ARC denies retroactive standing‑seam roof at 912 West Platt Street; staff cited incompatibility with Hyde Park guidelines
Summary
The Architectural Review Commission denied a certificate of appropriateness for a standing‑seam metal roof that was installed without approval at 912 West Platt Street, finding the metal roof inconsistent with the building's Mediterranean/Spanish character and the Hyde Park Design Guidelines favoring clay barrel tile for that style.
The Architectural Review Commission voted unanimously to deny a certificate of appropriateness for a standing-seam metal roof that a contractor installed without prior ARC approval at 912 West Platt Street.
Historic preservation staff told commissioners the building is a non-contributing structure constructed in 2006 but now lies within the expanded Hyde Park Historic District. Staff said the Hyde Park Design Guidelines advise retaining original roof materials and replacing roofing with materials compatible in size, shape, color and texture; clay barrel tile is commonly used for Mediterranean-style buildings and is listed as appropriate in the guidelines.
Mark Weaver, vice president of Ed Taylor Construction and representative for the contractor, said the roof replacement followed extensive storm damage and owner concern about future damage and liability. He said there was confusion between subcontractors and the permit process and that the standing-seam material was chosen at owner request. A representative of the Bailey Family Foundation, the property owner, said the owner sought a more wind-resistant roof after repeated damage.
Staff concluded the standing-seam material was not appropriate to the building's Mediterranean character and exceeded staff's administrative authority, requiring ARC determination. Commissioners expressed concern about approving a retroactive change that departs from the district's established character and cited prior, similar cases where non-compatible materials were denied.
A motion to deny the certificate of appropriateness carried unanimously. Commissioners and staff advised the owner to work with Historic Preservation staff on options that would bring the roof into compliance with the Hyde Park Design Guidelines, including replacement with compatible clay tile or other materials acceptable under the guidelines and Secretary of the Interior standards.
What's next: Staff will advise the owner on corrective options and permitting steps to bring the roof into compliance; the owner may return with a compliant roofing proposal for ARC review.
