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roofline and chimney. If moving the Northeast upstairs window is possible, and not ruinously expensive, then we would recommend that. 4. We note that the addition is so large that it significantly alters the ratio of house to lawn that was considered desirable at the time the houses here were built. However, we understand from the architect that the Evons' main purpose in proposing this addition is to acquire a room bigger than the existing dining room, living room, and sunroom, to accommodate bigger parties. Therefore reducing the size of the proposed addition would prevent it from accomplishing the owner's purposes. We recommend approval of the addition as requested, and also of the proposed new 18' radius quarter round patio and adjoining hot -tub area, as shown in the drawing accompanying the application, in spite of the serious reduction of remaining lawn. The fine detail of the plan presented shows the great amount of care and work that the architect and the Evons family has put into it. All building materials proposed are to match the original materials, including roofing, brick and the brickwork over the windows, window openings and frames, and wooden trim, entablature, gable returns and eave troughs. Additionally, the gable end of the new addition is to have a corbelled brick chimney with two chimney pots, identical to the chimneys on either gable end of the existing house, except shorter in proportion as the addition will be shorter than the original house. The only significant difference, aside from the window sills, is that the windows in the new wing are proposed to be placed in pairs, instead of singly. Staff finds this appropriate, because the new room is to be larger in scale than the existing rooms. The North facing French doors and outside grill /fireplace, while very different from the original, will be very lovely and appropriate. Discussion was then held between Mr. Tom Evons and commission members, where questions were asked and answered about the addition he is proposing to add onto his house. JOHN OXIAN: I will make a motion that the project be approved under the earlier recommendations made by the staff. GERALD UJDAK: Seconds the motion and the motion carries unanimously. 2. 2002 -0311; 226 Hammond Place; windows, eaves & soffits. KAREN HAMMOND -NASH: This application has been submitted by mail. I have not succeeded in contacting the owners by telephone for inquires about their specific plans. I included a copy of the application with the staff report. Mr. Doolittle went out to the property and took photos of the house today. The following repairs need to be made to the property. 1. Replace windows that are broken. 2. Fix or replace the eaves troughs that have fallen off the house. 3. Replace the rotted soffits. These items should be approved. Since I was unable to get in touch with the owners, I was unable to include what type of materials the owners intend to use to have these replacements made. JOHN OXIAN: We can either table this or we can approve what we feel would be the proper replacements for these items.