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III. NEW CONSTRUCTION New construction includes any new building or structure constructed within the boundaries of the historic district, or any new addition to an existing building. New construction should be designed considering the appearance of the other buildings in the neighborhood. A. HEIGHT AND PROPORTION The majority of structures in the district are two stories high and are square, rectangular, or irregular in plan. There are a few story- and -a -half residences. The prevalent facade proportions are between a 1:1 and a 1:2 height -to -width ratio. Required The height of a new structure and its height -to -width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the district. The building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure and no less than that of the lowest existing structure of the same type in the same block. Facade proportions shall be established by permitting no structure with a facade wider or narrower _ than those existing in the same block. Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. Recommended Contemporary designs should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood. Prohibited Additions may not be constructed that would change the existing facade of a building, alter its scale or architectural character, or add new height. Not Recommended New stories should not be added, nor should existing stories be removed, which would destroy important architectural details, features or spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with what exists should not be permitted in the new additions. RECOMMENDATION: The 1932 Assessor Card for this property indicated that there was an open porch 12'X8'6" on the left side of the front facade. (Exhibit B) This was later enclosed in the 1940s or 1950s. The original French doors were removed and stored. The Griffiths would remove the windows and construct the opening to accommodate the French Doors. They would then reconstruct a patio and add landscaping and the pergola. Staff recommends approval of the project since original features would be replicated in the enclosed porch and the patio recreated. The pergola could be installed as a free standing structure rather than attached to the house. Klusczinski: Is the petitioner present? Hostetler: Yes they are. Klusczinski: If you could come up here please. State your name and address for the record and as close to the microphone as you can get. Dregits: My name is Michael Dregits, I'm with Custom Carpentry. I'll be the contractor on the job at 1118 E Wayne Street. Klusczinski: Ok, does the C of A accurately describe the nature of the project? Dregits: Yes, it did. Klusczinski: Would you care to make any opening comments? Dregits: We just want to install, basically, the French doors where the front windows are on the left side of the front elevation and then an attached or detached pergola. I would like to design something a little bit nicer than this pergola here, to better compliment the house. And the walkway leading up to it. Klusczinski: Ok. Thank you. Chair recognizes any Commissioners with questions for the petitioner. Riley: Are the French doors original doors that were stored? Dregits: I don't think so, I don't have any original doors, but we're going to restore them to as close to original, with wooden French doors they won't be glad they'll be original French doors. Sassano: What is the purpose of the pergola? Dregits: Just to, I would think that it adds attraction to the house, would compliment the house, gives appeal. 2