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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT STANDARDS I.A.3. Prohibited Existing relationships of buildings and their environment shall not be destroyed through widening streets, application of asphalt or other bituminous coverings, or by introducing new streets or parking lots. Signs.... major landscaping items ... and paving materials which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. I.B.l. Required Major landscaping items ... which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. Structures such as ..patio decks ... and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site an the neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from the public way. RECOMMENDATION The existing terrace.is completely hidden from the street and currently drains toward the house causing flooding and water damage. The applicant proposes to replace the existing concrete slab with a new 4" thick reinforced concrete slab., To accommodate the new slab the backyard will be lowered to divert drainage from the house, into the backyard. The proposed slab height will also require that the existing window wells be raised, as well as the the drain to meet the new elevation. In addition, the owner is proposing to install slate paving stones, similar to those found in the front walkway,- to divide the concrete slabs. Such paving stones are consistent with the guidelines in that they are found through out the East Wayne Street Historic District in walkways and patios. The staff finds the proposed replacement of the concrete slab, fencing and the introduction of slate pavings stones to be in scale and style with the house and neighborhood, staff recommends approval of the application as submitted.