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.. ._ � ( � <br /> PLAiVN/NG ANO Pe��A. R�� <br /> CpAl/N!/N/TY DEYELOP/NENT p;,�ro, <br /> September 3, 1997 <br /> Micheel Uyemura <br /> 750 Crockett Avenue <br /> Seattle,WA <br /> Uear Mr. Uyemura: <br /> Thenk you and Mr. Williems for coming in w tallc w me about the proposed renovations <br /> of 1130 Grand Avenue. This is a large and difficult rcnovation project and I apprcciate <br /> the difficulties that you face. <br /> The Rucker Grand Historic Overlay District was estsblished in 1992 at the request of the <br /> neighborhood to maintain the historic ct�aracur of the area. The Convervation Guidelines <br /> and Zoning Overlay Standards were developed with t}x goal of preserving the important <br /> features that define the homes on Rucker and Grand. <br /> Craftsman houses such as yours traditionally were quite simple with clapboard horizonnl <br /> siding and minimal decoration in the form of knee braces aad sometimw decorative rafter <br /> ends. During our discussion about your home,we discussed several options for the <br /> exterior treatment and docmers that would meet the Conservation Guidelines. <br /> The application of shakes and dryvit over the existing asbestos siding would not meet the <br /> guidelines(page 13)on exterior materiels which spccify the use of traditional materials <br /> and maintenance of existing featu�es. . <br /> [ went through the options with you: <br /> 1. Removal of the asbestos siding and repair, if possible, of the original siding is the <br /> proferred opdon and has ban done very successfully in the district. <br /> 2. Clean and repaint the asbestos siding as wac done on the neighboring house. <br /> 3. The applicadon of eluminum or plastic imitadons of wood siding are not encouraged, <br /> but allowed as long as the siding is of high quality and the existing trim is maintained <br /> or replicated. There are some new products(such ag the improved LP siding)that <br /> have been used in place of traditional wood siding. <br /> 4. Shingles in the gable end and hp�(�siding on the dortners and body of the house <br /> would be acceptable. <br /> CITY OF EVERETT <br /> 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 100• Everett, WA 98201 • (206) 259-8731 • Fax (206) 259-8742•Scan: 723-8731 <br />