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STAFF REPORT <br />Ron Farr <br />805 Bronson <br />South Bend, IN 46618 <br />PROPOSAL <br />The owner proposes to cover existing wood siding with 5" <br />vinyl siding; cover soffit with aluminum. <br />STANDARDS <br />II. Existing Structures <br />A. Building Materials <br />1. Reauired <br />Existing exterior building materials shall be <br />retained. Deterioration of wood materials <br />shall be prevented through repair, cleaning <br />and painting. The existing or original <br />architectural detail around windows, porches, <br />doors and eaves should be retained or <br />replaced by replicas of the same design and <br />materials when deteriorated beyond repair. <br />2. Recommended <br />Aluminum or vinyl siding may be used when it <br />is the only feasible alternative to <br />maintaining the original surface material. <br />When used on wood surfaces this siding should <br />be the same size and style as the original <br />wood. It must be noted, however, that such <br />mateial can contribute to the detrioration of <br />the structure form moisture and insects. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />In accordance with the guidelines, the staff recommends that <br />the owner not be permitted to add siding to the property <br />unless he can demonstrate either deterioration of the <br />existing material beyond repair or economic hardship. <br />