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D) Entrances Porches,_and Steps 1 ) Required Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles, and which are important to the building's historical integrity shall be retained. 3) Prohibited Front porches, stoops, patios, and steps that are important to the building's style and development shall not be altered or removed. REC_OMMENDAT_IONS ~^� The proposed porch balcony rail and the replacement of the' side entry door at the garage are alterations not in keeping with the above standards. All other proposals are in-kind replacements or sympathetic restoration that qualify as staff approval items. The proposed porch balcony.rail alters the appearance, the proportion and design of the rear porch (not in keeping with standard II.A(1) - see also standards II.D(1,3)). Although the turned spindles are a great improvement over the cedar balusters, they are not typical of balcony or porch railing treatments on Tudor Revival style homes. Characteristic balustrade treatment, as seen throughout the East Wayne Historic District, is typically in wrought iron. Turned spindles are used occasionally in Tudor Revival style designs in front entry porch screens. A conversation with HPC legal council, Ms. Aladeen Derose (10/24/91), revealed that Building Code takes precedent over aesthetic and historic district standards. In keeping with this, the porch rail will necessarily be 39" high with spindles 6" on center. It is the opinion of this staff member that a spindle railing is an acceptable improvement over the non -historic railing. However, the increased sizing of the intermittent posts detracts from the scale and design of the porch as well as the building on the whole. The proposed side entry door replacement for the.south side of the detached garage is not in keeping with standards . II.C(1-3). The owner has installed the unglazed metal door in a concern over safety. Work for this project was begun prior to application for a C of A and is near completion. The owner has been advised to stop work on all projects that qualify for review under the district standards.