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DOCUMENT(S): Copy of letter to the Historical Commission from Ms. Debra Johar Report from H-Star Engineering, Inc. 200 Greenville Rd., New Ipswich, NH 03071 Photo 1 Front View of house Photo 2 Side View of house Photo 3 Rear View of house Photo 4 Cracked Floor joist Photo 5 Beam Support and Substandard Wiring Photo 6 Provisional Support Column and Water Damage Photo 7 Cracked Carrying Beam Photo 8 Eccentric Column Photo 9 Cracked Carrying Beam Photo 10 Damaged Interior Finish Photo 11 Buckled Exterior Wall Photo 12 Water Damaged Ceiling Photo 13 Water Damage with Mechanical and Kitchen Updates Photo 14 Sagging Cross Beam Photo 15 Sagging Floor Photo 16 Sagging Floor Photo 17 Blocked Fireplace Photo 18 Sagging Floor with Water Damage Photo 19 Modernized Door Photo 20 Narrow Staircase ( substandard width) Photo 21 Sagging Floor with Water Damage Photo 22 Water Damaged Roof with undersized rafters Photo 23 Cracked and Damaged attic floor boards Photo 24 Cracked angled chimney with inadequate structural support SUMMARY: Mr. Duggan, contractor for Ms. Johar, explained that the homeowner wishes to demolish the existing house which based on their knowledge and input from a structural engineer requires quite a bit of work to bring up to present day code. Mr. Duggan noted the house has inadequate ceiling height, six foot eight inch at the most and the stairwells are very steep and narrow. He also commented that there is significant water damage throughout the structure and floors and beams in the basement are now sagging as a result and there are several trip hazards throughout the house. Mr. Duggan stated the homeowner wishes to build a new structure which would include wood siding and wood trims painted in traditional colors. The future house would also include porches that would have railings with balusters and turned wood posts. Mr. Duggan added that the windows would be simulated divided light with wide trim and sills on the outside. Mr. Duggan concluded that the intent is to make the new home fit the neighborhood that it is in and add some of the old character of the existing house. Mr. Jonar explained to the Commission that he and his wife were attempting to figure out how to make the house work for them in its present state. He stated that he is over six feet tall and his teenage son is quickly approaching that height as well.Mr. Jonar described how he needs to duck down to use the stairs and hits his head on a regular basis. The family had planned to rent one side of the house in an effort to help pay the mortgage. Mr. Jonar went on to explain that the renters had been evicted prior to his family purchasing the house and there was extensive damage on their half as well. 3