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vy Wood frame storm windows and doors, painted to match the existing or original, should be used but should not damage existing frames and should be removable in the future. If new sash and doors are used, the existing or original materials, design, and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be painted anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used they should be of canvas material. Prohibited Existing or original doors, windows, and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re -used in place. New window and door openings which would alter the scale and proportion of the building should not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features such as aluminum insulating glass combinations that require the removal of the original windows and doors shall not be installed. Not Recommended Metal, vinyl, or fiberglass awnings, hoods, and fake shutters that would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building should not be used. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. This home has remained unaltered with most of its original, permanent exterior features intact. All of these original features will remain intact as the three storms windows that will be restored are in highly visible first floor locations. The current homeowner is also willing to sort through the remaining storm windows in the garage and salvage what he can and install them. The proposed replacements will replicate the original form of the double hung storm windows and will not compromise the original windows or framing. There is nothing in this COA application that would prevent a homeowner from installing wood storm windows in the future.