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II.C. Prohibited Existing or original windows, doors, and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re -used in place. New window and door openings that would alter the scale and proportion may not be introduced. RECOMMENDATION The owner is proposing to replace all second story double hung windows with new vinyl, double hung windows, identical to the windows located on the first floor. The Commission approved the replacement of all first story windows in 1995 with the stipulation that the sills, trim and hoods remain wood and not be wrapped in vinyl. The staff recommends approval of the replacement of all second story windows with the proposed replacements except the two windows located in the rear of the house. These windows are double hung with a mutin division of two over two and the staff feels they should be replaced with a double hung window that has the same or similar mutin division. The owner is also proposing to replace the existing clapboard siding with vinyl siding and aluminum trim. Daniel Bernth, the owner, has stated in his application that the new siding will be built out to duplicate existing trim appearance and that effort will be made to retain the character of the house within a reasonable budget. The staff has inspected the property and notes that there is severe deterioration on the front facade and rear left fagade. However, the staff feels that Mr. Bernth has not addressed the causes behind this deterioration and that if he is allowed to put siding over the existing wood the deterioration will worsen. The owner has also not explained if he intends to remove the clapboard or cover it up. The staff has tried to contact Mr. Bernth, but, has been unsuccessful. The owner has also failed to explain how he intends to maintain the architectural details of the house without addressing the cedar shacks in the gables, the fascia board, and level divisions. These items may be replicated with vinyl and aluminum, however, the owner has not submitted such details. Furthermore, the owner is again proposing to wrap the window trim, sills and hoods in aluminum, a proposal the Commission turned down in 1995. The staff recommends denial of the siding portion of the application based on the fact that the siding would hide or detract from very important details, such as, the cedar shacks, freize board, level bands and window hoods. The staff also feels that the siding should not be covered over until the source of deterioration is solved. (The staff would also like to note that when the Mr. Bernth purchased this house in 1991 the wood clapboard siding was is failry good condition and has only started to show extensive deterioration under his ownership.) 3