SCENIC & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

MARCH 25, 2024  4:00 PM

COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL

S&H Case No.: 04-24                                                                           Zone: S&H

3 Rutger Park                                                                       Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Pike Construction Services

Owner:  Landmarks Society

In accordance with the requirements contained in Section 2-29-44 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the applicant is seeking approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order make exterior improvements at the above referenced property.

The applicant is proposing to remove the deteriorating front porch and replace it with a historically accurate style porch.  The roof railing will be excluded at this time.  Corner post bases will be included to allow for future railing installation.

• Auger, form, and pour new concrete piers for new column support and new stair stringer support
• Treated 4x4 posts to support the front edge of the deck and roof
• Frame new deck with treated 2x8s @ 12" o.c. and 5/4 decking per the attached sketch
• Rear edge ledger to be anchored to the building face
• Frame new roof with treated 2x8s @ 16" o.c. and %" plywood per the attached sketch
• Rear edge ledger to be anchored to the building face
• EPDM roof membrane w/ coverboard and 20 year manufacturer warranty flashed into the existing building face with a reglet and counter-flashing   Internal gutter at front edge of roof with transition to metal pipe downspout
• Flashing and .050 aluminum trim at edge
• Two pitch pockets flashed and capped for future roof railing corner posts
• Treated 2x4 soffit header framing for fastening of curved beam trim
• Treated 2x4 ceiling framing for fastening of bead board ceiling trim
• Miscellaneous treated blocking and nailers as needed for fastening of wood trims
• Wood stringers, treads, and risers at the stair
• Bottom of stair to flare out 1' wider than the deck on each side
• 4" wide black anti-slip tape on the stair treads
• Wood trims to match as close as possible to the attached historic picture
• Deck railing to include reuse of the existing spindles
• Stair railing to include new spindles to match the deck rail
• Lattice on the sides between the deck and the ground with a removable section Paint all exposed wood trims
• Set historic marker post in 12" diameter x 36" deep concrete pier (marker post furnished by others)

S&H Case No.: 05-24                                                                           Zone: S&H

203-205 Rutger Street                                                     Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Rescue Mission of Utica

Owner:  Rescue Mission of Utica

In accordance with the requirements contained in Section 2-29-44 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the applicant is seeking approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order make exterior improvements at the above referenced property.

The applicant is proposing to re-glaze four front windows according to historic preservation standards.  35 windows will be replaced with vinyl Max Edison line windows.  The windows will replicate the existing windows closely in size, profiles and method of operation. 

The exterior of the building will be repainted to match the existing colors.  The front steps and porch foundation will be purged and repoint the brick on the front and side of the building. 

The applicant has received a “no adverse impact” letter from the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP).