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2) The wood fire escape is to be located on the south side of the house. It would require the removal of a second story window located to the back of this fagade. The window opening would be enlarged to accommodate a 6' 8" tall, 3' wide, six -panel steel fire exit door. The escape would have three landings, all 4'x4', and three sets of stairs, all 4' wide. It would also have 2x2 treated spinals and handrails on both sides of the stairway. 3) The applicant is requesting to remove three deteriorated concrete steps at front entrance and sidewalk and replace with new steps and sidewalk of same material, style and placement. 4) Remove the existing wood 30"x72" north door, which is badly deteriorated and missing the window and replace it with a new 30"x72" insulated, six panel steel door. 1) The staff finds the proposed ramp to be a necessity for this facility and removing the south side brick from the porch will not affect the look of the porch. The brick is being saved so it can be reinstalled should the ramp ever be removed. The guidelines state that all code requirements shall be complied with in such a manner that the existing character of the building is preserved. Since there is not enough distance from the steps to the sidewalk to accommodate the required rise the side positioning of the ramp will best meet the ADA requirements with the least amount of impact to the character of the building. Staff recommends approval of the ramp. 2) The proposed fire escape will be located on the south side of the house, which is hidden by a very dense tree line. Because of the layout of the interior of the second story there is no possible way to attach this stairwell to the rear of the property, in fact, the stairs would probably be more visible from the rear then they would be from the south fagade. The staff would recommend approval of the fire escape with the stipulation that the removed brick be saved and that the stone sill be either saved or reused as either a header or sill for the new door, if dimensions allow. 3) The replacement of the deteriorated stairs and sidewalk are in-kind and staff recommends approval. 4) The north/side door is made of wood with two raised panels and one large window. The door is in very poor condition and the glass has long since been taken out and replaced with wood paneling. Although the staff would prefer a wood door be used as a replacement we will recommend approval of the proposed steel door for security purposes since it is not located on the front facade. 0)