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3) Prohibited <br />Front porches and steps that are important to the <br />building's style and development may not be altered <br />or removed. <br />4) Not Recommended <br />Original porch details should not be replaced with <br />materials representing a different period or style <br />-- - - - -- - -- -- - - -- <br />RECOMMENDATIONS <br />The existing porch in fair condition, with some noticeable <br />structural problems. Of all elements, the columns are in the <br />best condition. They consist of 3/4 length tapered wood tuscan <br />order columns resting on paneled wood piers. Sections of the <br />original balustrade still remain on the west side of the porch, <br />although considerably warped. Along the eastern side of porch, <br />the balustrade sections are missing. The balustrade consists of <br />simple wood spindles, square in cross section, with a molded <br />wooden rail. <br />The owner questions whether another column existed, one perhaps <br />flanking the other side of the entry steps. The staff believes, <br />from examples elsewhere in the city, that another column did not <br />exist, and that a paneled wood pier anchored the balustrade in <br />the location. <br />The staff gives a favorable recommendation to this restoration <br />proposal as it is in keeping with the pertinent standards and is <br />-- a positive step -- towards the - restoration of the building. -- <br />J. Pastor - <br />HPC Staff <br />P <br />Jr <br />