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HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS B.5 - 1 NOVEMBER 16, 2020 C14H-1978-0038 PARAMOUNT THEATER 713 CONGRESS AVENUE Replace mortar on the exterior north wall of the theater pursuant to a Heritage Grant application. PROPOSAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS This application constitutes Phase II of a grant application previously approved by the Commission for repair and replacement of damaged mortar on the building. The instant application is for the north wall of the theater building; the prior approval was for the south wall. All other aspects of the project remain the same as the prior approval. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to evaluate projects on historic landmarks. The following standards apply to the proposed project: 5) Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. Evaluation: The applicant proposes to match existing mortar in terms of color, texture, and formula. 6) Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. Evaluation: The applicant proposes to match existing mortar in terms of color, formula, and texture. The project meets the applicable standards. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Not reviewed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve as proposed. B.5 - 2 B.5 - 3 B.5 - 4 B.5 - 5 B.5 - 6