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on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. Renovation and Additions Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while and addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition). Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of ht landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1. Structure — Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 2. Material— Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a. wood —all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the replacement doors and the replacement windows as the proposals conform to the Group B Standards for Local Landmarks. The present doors are no longer repairable nor are they reliable in inclement weather. The replacement doors will replicate what is currently in place and provide for better weather tightness and climate control while the historic woodwork elements are to be restored. The proposed replacement wood window sashes and the restoration of the window frames for the Morris Performing Arts Center will mirror what the Commission approved for the window treatment in the Palais Royale. NOTE: There are large renderings of the drawings available in the Commission Office.