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covered Art Lock asphalt shingles. Exterior walls are covered with aluminum siding and the windows have aluminum storms. The windows are 1/1 double hung with aluminum storms. On the first floor and some 2/2 on the second floor. There is an enclosed side porch with a shed roof that is also aluminum sided with three 1/1 aluminum storm windows and a 12 pane glass door. ALTERATIONS: The storm windows, roof and aluminum siding are not original to the house. The original roof was noted as a "roll' roof in the 1932 Assessor Card. The porch, was enlarged prior to 1938. The rear second storey and dormer do not appear to be original to the house. APPLICATION ITEMS: Complete tear off of old roof, repair as necessary, replace drip edge, redo with water shield, felt, architectural shingles, vents and gutters DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROTECT: The homeowner proposes to completely tear off the existing Art Lock roof down to the decking, repair decking as needed and completely install a new roofing system using architectural shingles. Soffit vents and gutters will be replaced in kind. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: I••_RVA e FBI ••• 1 Roof shapes in the district encompass all the various designs found in residential structures: hipped, gable, gambrel, flat and combinations of these. Roofs are covered with a variety of materials such as asphalt and asbestos. Residences in most cases have wood facias with gutters and downspouts. The facias of some vinyl or aluminum sided houses are covered with the same material. Required The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the roof its essential character, such as dormer windows, cornices, brackets and weather vanes, shall be retained. Recommended Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof shall be restored. Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material which matches the original as closely as possible in composition, size, shape, color and texture. Gutters and downspouts are often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent deterioration of the structure. When necessary, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained 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 the thoroughfare such as adding architectural features or large unsightly fixtures, or using materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character. Not Recommended If aluminum or vinyl siding is added to a building, overhanging eaves and gables should not be covered or enclosed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the re -roof with architectural shingles. 7