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Landmarks Commission approves patio and 16x28 gazebo at 116 E. Columbus St.; copper roof preferred
Summary
The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission approved application CA26004 for a new stamped-concrete patio and a 16-by-28 pine gazebo at 116 E. Columbus St., with a condition making copper standing-seam roofing the preferred option and black metal as a backup.
The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission on April 27 approved a certificate-of-appropriateness for a new stamped-concrete patio and a 16-by-28 pine gazebo at 116 East Columbus Street, with a condition specifying copper standing-seam roofing as the preferred finish and black metal as a fallback.
Staff presented the application, noting the project would replace a damaged concrete and paver patio and add a gazebo stained to match the existing fence. Staff told commissioners the application was missing a clear roof finish specification and details about exposed fasteners. "It was unclear from the application...whether the metal roof would be black or copper," the staff presenter said.
The contractor and applicant, Lucas of Edge Construction Group LLC, told the commission the preference is copper standing seam and that the existing house features copper standing seam on portions of the roof. "We are going with copper standing seam. We are trying to find an installer that would do that. If not, our backup plan is standing seam still without exposed fasteners, but it'll be a black metal," Lucas said, noting a copper roof of that size would cost about $15,000.
Commissioners confirmed that no exposed fasteners would be allowed on the roof and asked about concrete finishes. The plan calls for brushed concrete under the gazebo and stamped concrete around the gazebo; the stamped areas will use an integral tan color mixed into the concrete. Commissioners also discussed lighting and electrical for fans in the gazebo, which the applicant said would be included in the final plans.
A commissioner moved to approve CA26004 with conditions prioritizing copper roofing and prohibiting exposed fasteners; another commissioner seconded. The clerk conducted a roll-call vote; the motion carried with six yes votes and no dissent.
The commission will file the approval with the clerk; construction permits and contractor selection remain subject to the property owner's next steps.
