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2007-0705: Re -shingle 2 story main upright, rear lower section, bay window with Art Lock re -roofing shingles over 1 layer of roofing. Re -roof porch roof with asphalt shingles. APPLICATION ITEMS: Remove the old fence and build a new fence 3ft from the old fence. Using the existing steel poles of the chain link fence by framing the poles lx4x6 ft treated wood. Using lx6x6 fence boards, the same as the old fence. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT:. Homeowner previously installed a chain link fence (Photos 1 & 2) intended to be a barrier between his wooden stockade fence and cars exiting a garage across the alley from his property. At one time, drivers would occasionally run their cars into and damage the wooden fence as they attempted to back out of the garage that abuts the alley across from his property. Of late, the homeowner reports that this no longer occurs; therefore he wishes to remove the chain link fence as this "buffer" is no longer necessary. The scope of work would include removing the chain link panels of the extant fence, and removing the current wooden fence. Then, the wooden fence would be re -built along the line where the current chain link now stands. The homeowner will utilize the existing posts of the chain link fence for the new- by framing the posts in lx4x6 treated lumber. 6' wooden fence boards will then be installed between the posts; maintaining the current wood fence height of 6' and replication of the style of picket, while moving the wooden fence line 3' south of its current location. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: The Guidelines selected by the Riverside Drive Local Historic District are (b2) - Rehabilitation Maintaining the existing character of the District, and whenever possible returning it to its original condition. Any rehabilitation would not require the removal of all non -original materials but would encourage the removal of all such materials which are incompatible with the defined elements of preservation for the District. The design of new construction or alteration would not require the duplication of the original design and construction, but should be compatible.with the existing structures and the District's defined elements of preservation. The use of original materials or construction techniques would be encouraged, but contemporary methods and materials would be acceptable when compatible. A. THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT Required Distinctive existing features such as parks, gardens, streetlights, fences, signs, benches, walkways streets alleys and building setbacks shall be retained. New plant materials, fencing, walkways, streetlights, signs and benches shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size,scale, material and color. B. BUILDING SITE, LANDSCAPING AND ACCESSORIES Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings and newspapers. New site work should be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the application as it does not contradict the standards and guidelines of the neighborhood, the proposed building material is already in use on the property, 2