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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT replicas of the.same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Porches,and= .additions reflecting later architectural.styles, and which are important the building's historical integrity shall by retained'. II.D.2. Recommended When enclosing porches for heat conservation-or other reasons it should be done a.manner - that .does not alter the architectural.or historical character of the building: .-III.A.l.. Required ' Additions to existing buildings -shall be in height and proportion to the existing structure. - III.A.2. Recommended Contemporary designs should be compatible in character and mood to-the - building or neighborhood. III.A.3. Prohibited Additions that would add new height or change the existing facade of a. building and change its scale and architectural character shall not be constructed. III.A.4. Not Recommended - , - - New- stories should.not be added nor should existing s ories be removed which would destroytimportant architectural details, features, and spaces of the building. - III.B.L•:VRequired: ' - � - , Materials used on addition existing structure shall"relate to the existing or-_original,=materials -of the structure. Also, as much of the original structure .as possible- be - retiingd so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building. RECOMMENDATION The details of,this;.application are somewha't'sketchy as -the owner seeks conceptual approval of the requested-additions to,inturring extensive desigm costs.. - The fundamental concept of enclosing an existing porch is common and allowable under the - guidelines: so long as the.integrity the major building is respected. In this•case, there,-is the,further` desire - to construct additional enclosed space above..As..an addition to the-rear, this is also within the requirements- of- the-.guidelines so long as.the materials employed are _ : consistent - with2the_- .context: Likewise the - construction of a new screened porch with a"shed•roof ' as- illustrated is consistent with the guidelines for • additions. Once. -again the final details should be consistent with the existing style.and of the original building. Staff recommends the conceptual - approval- - sought by the application but has some reservations- regarding the character of the final 'construction. The cedar shingle material indicated in the application for exterior wall finish is• consistent with the guidelines, however distribution.of material, proportion of openings_,, window .types and treatments, etc. are not sufficiently delineated as to allow review. Final approval by staff'or committee should be required in this case.