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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT STANDARDS III. New Construction A. Height and Proportion Required Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. Recommended Contemporary designs should be compatible in character adn mood to the building or neighborhood. 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. Not Recommended Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with the existing should not be permitted in the new additions. B. Building Materials in New Construction Required Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the existing or original materials of that structure. RECOMMENDATION Landscaping: Staff accepts and approves of the proposed landscaping scheme, thus making a favorable recommendation to the commission. In reviewing the standards for the East Wayne Street Local Historic District the owner's proposed rejuvenation of the planting beds that are in close proximity to the building are quite in character to the neighborhood thus fulfilling the "general" recommendation of the sub - section I -A Environment. The landscaping proposal also meets sub - section I -B Required and Recommended. Roof Replacement: Staff also makes a favorable recommendation to the commission regarding the roof replacement. The proposed changes are consistent with the district guidelines and fulfill subsection B "Roofs & Roofing ". Siding: Applicant wishes to replace the aluminum siding with new vinyl siding only as a last resort, following removal of the aluminum and investigating the original cedar beneath. This is in agreement and consistent with subsection II -A of the district guidelines, paragraph two.