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The use of details from the home's exterior rather than importation of faux -historic details from external sources and pattern books should also occur and would increase the uniqueness and neatness of a design. This can be created by studying the elements surrounding the front entryway: its stone material, the arch under the small gable and even the look of the moldings. One could include idea of the gable or the presence of the arch into the exterior paneling of the addition. The study of the spacing and size of the windows and doorways on the front facade and the sun porch would eliminate large amounts of unbroken wall space found on the addition. Even the inclusion of a door leading to the outside from the proposed kitchen would retain some semblance of the kitchen's original relationship and easy access to the outdoors and the homeowner's patio. These ideas could provide homeowners with more studied and better suited additions to their historic homes. Staff hopes contractors will thus encourage the proposal of designs that speak to the stewardship of the home in addition to the needs of its residents. Staff cannot deny a recommendation of approval for the removal the kitchen and dining room windows and for the construction of the addition. Staff recommends the following stipulations to the proposed plan: 1.) The kitchen and dining room windows shall be either incorporated into the design of the addition or packaged, labeled and stored safety by the owner in the home's basement or garage; 2.) The mature tree shall be replaced in-kind if it cannot be saved and protected from the proposed construction work.