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When metal storm doors are used,they should be painted,anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are <br /> used,they should be of canvas material. <br /> D.ENTRANCES,PORCHES AND STEPS <br /> Most houses in the district have either an open or enclosed porch across the front. Most porches have either hip or <br /> gabled roofs or are covered by the main roof of the house. <br /> Required <br /> When deteriorated beyond repair,existing or original porches,stoops,patios and steps,including handrails,balusters, <br /> columns,brackets,tiles and roof decorations,shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design or by a design <br /> more in keeping with the historic period of the structure. <br /> Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles and which are important to the building's historical integrity <br /> shall be retained. <br /> Recommended <br /> When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons,it should be done in a manner that does not alter the <br /> architectural or historical character of the building. <br /> Not Recommended <br /> Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. <br /> III.NEW CONSTRUCTION <br /> New construction includes any new building or structure built within the boundaries of the historic district,or any new <br /> addition to an existing building. New construction should be designed considering the appearance,scale,styles and <br /> setbacks of the other buildings in the neighborhood. New work may be contemporary or may suggest motifs from <br /> historic buildings in the district. <br /> A.HEIGHT AND PROPORTION <br /> The majority of the structures in the district are two stories in height and have square or rectangular plans. There are <br /> several houses that have L-or T-shaped or rambling ground plans. There are a few single-story cottages and one-and <br /> one-and-a-half story bungalows. The most prevalent facade proportions are between a 1:1 and 1:2 height to width ratio. <br /> Required <br /> The height of a new structure and its height to width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the <br /> district. The building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure and no less than that of the <br /> lowest existing structure in the same block. Facade proportion shall be established by permitting no structure with a <br /> façade wider or narrower than those existing in the same block. Additions to the existing buildings shall be related in <br /> height and proportion to the existing structure. <br /> Recommended <br /> Design of new construction should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood. <br /> Prohibited <br /> Additions that would add new height or change the existing facade of a building,and change its scale and architectural <br /> character shall not be considered. <br /> Not Recommended <br /> New stories should not be added nor existing stories be removed which would destroy important architectural details,features <br /> and spaces of the building. My style or period of architecture that is incompatible with the existing should not be permitted in <br /> the new additions. <br /> B.BUILDING MATERIALS <br /> Wall materials in the district range from brick,stucco and wood clapboard and shingles,to aluminum,vinyl and <br /> fiberboard/composite siding. <br /> Required <br /> Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in scale,texture and color(as pertains to masonry)with <br /> adjacent structures. Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall related to the existing or original <br /> materials of that structure. Also,as much of the original structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition <br /> could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building. <br /> Recommended <br /> Alternative or composite siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be compatible <br /> with the original size and style and with the materials of other buildings in the district. <br /> Prohibited <br /> Inappropriate materials such as asbestos,asphalt,cast stone or artificial brick shall not be used. <br /> Not Recommended <br /> Glass blocks should not be used. Concrete block should not be used for anything other than the foundations. <br /> STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Staff recommends approval of the project as submitted. Staff would like the original sashes <br /> to be resized and reconfigured in the new smaller window opening. <br /> Prepared by <br /> Adam Toering <br />