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Most houses in the district have small open porches at the main entrance. Stoops and small patios also are in evidence. Of those porches that have roofs, many have either hip or gable roofs or are covered by the main roof of the house. Columned porticos, porches with broken pediments or turrets, and other porch forms characteristic of the Period Revival styles are also found in the district. Required Existing or original porches, stoops, patios and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles and which are important to the building's historical integrity shall be retained. Recommended When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not alter the architectural or historical character of the building. Prohibited Front porches, stooks, patios and steps that are important to the building's style and development shall not be altered or removed. Not Recommended Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing an earlier period or style from the original. STAFF RFCOMMENDATION. Staff recommends approval of the all of the in-kind replacement and repair work on the house and garage. The new homeowners are essentially restoring the exterior of the home and the garage to their original look. Staff recommends the approval of the landscaping scheme. The front and back. yards are very over grout and dark which obscures the architecture of the house. Mark Temple's proposal of low shrubs, plants and flowers will open up the yards and compliment the house. The two mature Maples in the tree lawn are being pruned and the Japanese Maple and Dogwood in front yard are being retained along with lilac bush in the back yard. Staff recommends the approval of the addition of gutters on the garage because the water needs to drain away from its foundation. The addition of the gutters and re -landscaping with the removal of the trees will allow more light and air into the back yard. Staff recommends approval of the replacement of the current side garage door with a metal panel security door. Staff recommends approval of the resurfacing of the concrete patio with bricks or paving stone as these materials will compliment the Tudor Revival Style of the house. Staff recommends approval of the removal of the non -original wood and .Are fencing on the east side of the rear addition and its replacement with %kTought iron fencing with a gate to match wrought iron fencing and gate on the west side of the house. Staff recommends the removal of the gutters and replacement with new half round gutters. Staff recommends approval of the three additional lights two on the rear and the replacement of the one on the side entrance of the house. The two rear fixtures will be attached to the south side of the house on either side of the doorway. Staff recommends the approval of the removal and replication of the brick front porch. Staff recommends the approval of the wood window restoration and the replacement of the sliding door with a wood door and windows in the addition with two wood windows to match the existing. Staff recommends the approval of the removal of the windows in the kitchen and their replacement with wood windows that match the existing. Staff recommends approval of the removal of the shutters. Tudor style homes did not usually have shutters and Staff would leave that as an option for the homeowner. The homeowner is undecided about the shutters and said that if some were put back on the house that they would be made of wood. All of the proposed work conforms to the Standards for East Wayne Street.