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RECOMMENDATION The owner is proposing to remove the existing architrave, frieze, cornice trim pieces from above the front entry door, extend a flat roof approximately 30" beyond the face of the existing house and support it with two 10" round wood colonial columns and then reconstruct the architectural trim pieces to match the original. The applicant is also requesting to remove the existing black plastic, louvered shutters from the front fagade and replace them with new wood, louvered shutters, stained black. Thirdly, the applicant is proposing to demolish the existing front concrete and brick stoop and reconstruct a new stoop that will be approximately 4' x 8', with one 12" step. The proposed entry would look identical to the existing entry, with the only difference being that the details would protrude 30" from the wall of the house and the columns are rounded instead of fluted. The staff recommends approval of the portico with the alteration that the columns be fluted to match the existing faux columns. The new stoop will be made of concrete, brick and stone and will compliment the new portico with out adding or removing any significant architectural detail. The staff feels that the proposed stoop and new shutters will add greatly to the buildings overall appearance with out violating the guidelines, and thus recommends approval.