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Prohibited Additions may not be constructed that would change the existing facade ofu building, alter its scale ocarchitectural character, mr add new height. Not Recommended New stories should not be added nor should existing stories bcremoved which would destroy important architectural details—fcatures, and spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with what exists style should not bcpcomi(1ediu 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 ou an addition to an oxisiioa structure shall relate Vo the existing nroriginal 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 Aluminum or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be compatible with the original size and style and with the materials o[ other buildings in the district. Prohibited Inappropriate materials such as asbestos, asphalt, molded or artificial stone, or artificial brick shall not be used. Not Recommended Glass blocksshould not be used. Concrete block should not be used for anything other than foundations. STAFF RECOMANICNDAOQN: Staffremmmcndy approval ofthe ramp because dcoof to the Riverside Drive Guidelines for New Construction and Building Materials. The Riverside Drive Staudants, are silent on Entrances, Porches and Steps to the side and tU the rear ofthe house. The ramp will be barely visible from Riverside Drive because V[fho landscaping and the close proximity of the houses. The ramp will be dismantled and removed from the site when itioou longer needed. A building permit iarequired,