605 Washington Ave.

Staff Recommendations: 

A site inspection on September 3, 2024 showed that the previously existing asphalt shingles and concrete English-V ridge tiles had been removed and a standing seam metal roof installed without permits. The Guidelines do allow standing seam metal roofs when appropriate for the style of house. This modified double-shotgun would not typically be approved for standing seam roofing at the Staff level due to its age and the context. However, the building is fairly low-style and the roof has already been altered to include rafter tails with an overhang. For these reasons, Staff has no objection to the retention with the proviso that when the roof is replaced it goes back to asphalt with ridge tiles.