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deterioration of the structure; they should be maintained whenever possible or replaced with a style comparable and suitable to the architectural period. Prohibited Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from a street by adding architectural features or large unsightly fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character. Not Recommended Overhanging eaves, soffit, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding siding to a building. D. ENTRANCES, PORCHES AND STEPS Most houses in the district have either an open or enclosed porch across the front. Most porches have either hip or gabled roofs or are covered by the main roof of the house. Required When deteriorated beyond repair, 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 or by a design more in keeping with the historic period of the structure. 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, stoops, patios and steps that are important to the building's style and development shall not be altered or removed; if in need of replacement, see above Required section. See also Section IV B. Access for Handicapped or Disabled Persons. Not Recommended Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the restoration of the porch balustrade and in-kind replacement of the decking. The Staff recommends approval of the reorientation of the steps to the front of the house as consistent with Free Classic front entrances. Staff recommends approval of the complete tear off and re -roof with architectural or dimensional asphalt shingles as these will imitate the look of the wood shake roofing materials used in 1906. On a motion by Jerry Niezgodski to accept application as amended by applicant that all wood will be one type of pressure treated wood with a second by Lynn Patrick Vote: 7-0 COA 2010-0706A was approved with a unanimous vote. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: July 8, 2010 Application Number: 2010-0706B Property Location: 1214East Wayne Street South Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Tudor Revival/ 1925/H.R.Stapp Property Owner: Juliann and Arthur Toth Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The home at 1214 E. Wayne South has a 2 storey frame construction that is faced with stucco on an irregular plan with an irregular plan. The house has a gabled roof with front cross gable, simple raking trim and asphalt shingles. There is also a one storey shed roof section at the rear adjacent to a 1 storey flat roof rear addition. The windows are 6/6 double hung sash windows with shutters, there is a arched entry doorway with multi -pane glass side windows. There is a diamond pane window above the entry. There is a 2 car, 2 door brick garage with metal casement windows and gable roof with asphalt shingles. ALTERATIONS: The shutters appear to be plastic or vinyl. The rear addition was constructed prior to 1986. The large side kitchen windows are not original. The two smaller windows in the rear of the kitchen area are not original. The side door on the garage is a hollow core interior door that is not original. The garage doors do not appear to be original. The back yard patio area is probably not original neither is the light post at the rear of the yard. APPLICATION ITEMS: Please see attached itemized listing of items for Landscaping, Garage and House. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT. Landscaping: The owner wishes to remove the overgrown and over planted landscaping around the entire house and replace Mark Temple's landscaping scheme per diagram submitted. Cover the current cement patio with either brick or stone. Replace a wood east side yard fence with a wrought iron fence with a gate to match or resemble wrought iron gate on west, rear side of house between the garage and house. (See photos) Garage: Restore or replace in-kind garage windows. Replace non original hollow core side door with steel, paneled security door; restore or replace door frames of side door and garage doorway. Add gutters to the garage. Tuck point