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The existing shape and type of materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features, which give the roof its essential character, shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting and weather vanes. Recommended The original shape and materials of the roof should be restored. Particular effort should be made to retain materials such as slate, the and other unique materials not commonly found in new construction. Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material that matches as closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color and texture. Gutters and downspouts are often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the installation of rubber over the flat roof as it will not be noticeable from the street. Staff recommends approval of replacement asphalt architectural shingles as it is appropriate to the style of the house. Gutters will be replaced in-kind. In discussion with the homeowner, the Commissioners advised that care be taken to identify areas of leakage since this would be a re -roof over the current roof. On a motion by Linda Riley with a second by David Steinhauer COA#2010-0$45 was approved with a unanimous vote 7-0. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: September 14, 2010 Application Number: 2010-0914A Property Location: 720 West Washington Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: 1850 -Federal/ I- House/Jonathan Webb Property Owner: Neil Gilbert and Marianne Surges Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark in West Washington NR District Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE : The Bartlett House is a 2 storey yellow common bond brick residence with an attic set upon a rectangular foundation with a gable roof with cedar shingles, sloping soffits, hanging K -style gutters. The windows are 6/6 wood double hung windows throughout except for the double French doors over the entry porch balcony and the fixed 3/3 and 2/2 windows in the 1929 wood addition. The windows on the main house have iron lintels and pediments with wooden louvered shutters. The front entry is supported by paired square wood classical columns engaged 10