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KAREN HAMMOND-NASH: The owners are seeking to do the following: (1) To remove loose deteriorated plaster, and replace it in kind, with plaster of the same type and appearance. (2) To add a pre -finished galvanized steel coping cap over the existing tile parapet cap. The staff recommendation is that plaster repair, or replacement of missing plaster with the same article, is basic minimum maintenance, requiring no special permission. Staff has recommended to the contractor that they proceed with that repair at their own and the owner's convenience. The installation of the steel cap is a more difficult matter. The proposed steel cap would have essentially the same dimensions as the existing the cap, but would be continuous, and would not retain the appearance of individual blocks on top of the parapet. The unique roof line is one of the most characteristic and notable elements of this house's design. The tile edging on the parapet adds both to its visual interest and its character. On the other hand, the the has evidently been repaired a number of times, and any failure of the parapet cap is not good for the underlying plaster stucco. Staff notes that on a neighboring house, built by a different architect in the Mission Revival style, HPC apparently approved the use of a steel parapet cap in a situation where the entire exterior was so badly deteriorated that it was entirely replaced with a new exterior insulation and finish system. As of the writing of this report, the HPC Architectural Historian, Joann Sporleder, is unavailable for consultation as to the availability of options for retaining the tiled appearance of the parapet cap, while maintaining or improving its performance. Staff therefore recommends that this question be referred to her, and that the tile be retained uncovered only if aur architect can offer suggestions as to how that might be made practical for the homeowner. Otherwise, I would recommend approving the application to cover the parapet cap as requested. GARY VAN OVERBERGHE: I am the contractor for Van Overberghe Builders, Inc. I am here on behalf of Winifred Wyatt, the homeowner of 219 West North Shore Drive. The residence has been having some water leakage problems inside of the walls of residence. The cap that is presently on there now is a glazed stone. I have had a few people do some research to try and find a glazed stone that is available in this particular size and style and they have not been able to find one that will work other than limestone, which is porous and allows water to transfer through it. So we propose to cover the existing stone with a twenty-four galvanized pre -finished cap and an.EIFS system will also be installed. There is substantial damage to the wall above the roof line. We will remove any loose material and repair it. The best way to prevent moisture from getting through is to have the stone covered with this galvanized cap. - They also noted the look of the mortar joints. If necessary, I will paint a mortar joint onto the galvanized area so that it gives the appearance of a mortar joint. If in the future anybody happens to find this glazed stone is available and if the home owner would like to change it we are not planning on removing the original glazed stone that is currently