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often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent deterioration of the structure; they should be maintained whenever possible or replaced with a style comparable and suitable to the architectural period. C. Windows and Doors: Required: Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. Prohibited: Original doors, windows and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and reused in place. New windows and door openings, which would alter the scale and proportion of the building may not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features such as metal, vinyl or fiberglass awnings, hoods or aluminum insulating glass combinations that require removal of original windows and doors shall not be installed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: #1. Staff does not recommend approval of this item as the windows appear to be original and only the storm windows are aluminum replacements. The original wood windows can be restored in place and new storm windows applied. #2. Staff recommends approval to the removal of the non original additions to the house footprint and the roof line. #3. Staff recommends approval of the complete tear off and re -roof. #4. Staff recommends approval of the porch restoration along the length and depth of the perceived original porch along the front of the house and its return to a style compatible to the age and style of the house and neighborhood. #5. Staff can not make a recommendation as it does not know the condition of the original material and can not make a determination at this time. Staff requests that it be allowed to work with NNN to make recommendations and return its recommendation to either the Standards and Maintenance Committee or the Commission. #6. Staff recommends approval of the replacement gutters and downspouts.