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and 2 and Photographs 1-6.) Aside from the roof system and the foundation there appears to be no extant materials from the original porch. Donat's Construction proposes to use load bearing, composite smooth surfaced Doric Columns to support a reconstructed roof system with exposed rafter tails. The columns will rest upon a knee wall that will be coved with vinyl or wood cedar style shakes. The side stair with balustrade will be re -installed in treated lumber and stock Colonial balustrades. The current wood and rectangular glass front door (see Photograph A) is the original. This would be removed and replaced with another style of door (see Illustration A) with an oval glass. The non original storm door would be replaced with a full view storm door painted to match the trim. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: 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, and spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with what exists should not be permitted in the new additions. B. BUILDING MATERIALS Wall materials in the district range from brick, stucco, clapboard, shingles, aluminum and vinyl siding. Required Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in scale, texture and color with adjacent structures. Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the existing or original materials of that structure. As much of the original structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building. Recommended