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II. Existing Structures, <br />D) Entrances. Porches. and Steps <br />1) Required <br />Existing or original porches ... shall be retained <br />or replaced by replicas of the same design and <br />materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Porches <br />and additions reflecting later architectural styles, <br />and which are - important - __to the building's historical <br />-- - — •integrity - shall-- be__retained.______ -__. <br />2) Recommended <br />When enclosing porches for heat conservation or <br />other reasons, it should be done in a manner that <br />does not alter the architectural or historical <br />character of the building. <br />3) Prohibited <br />Fr porches, stoops, patios, and steps that are <br />important to the building's style and development <br />shall not be altered or removed. <br />RECOMMENDATIONS <br />The existing porch is a unique element and important to the <br />building's history and development. It is representative of <br />climate accommodating design in the early twentieth century, <br />which has since been replaced by central air conditioning and <br />ventilation systems. Its value as material evidence of historic <br />construction is significant. <br />However, the proposed alteration is not in conflict with the <br />-- - -- -- pertinent standards as sited above. The proposal alters the <br />existing porch, but retains it. The proposal does not alter the <br />-- architectural cha- racter of the building, i.e. it is not <br />incompatible with the style of the building. Also, the porch in <br />question is not a front porch; thus the proposal does not <br />conflict with standard II.D(3). <br />The staff encourages the preservation of the porch as it <br />exists for reasons sited above. However, the commission must <br />_ <br />..take into account the proposal's coherence to the district <br />standards. F <br />J. - Pastor <br />' r=- HPC Staff <br />