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Contemporary designs should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood. Prohibited Additions may not be constructed that would change the existing facade of a building, alter its scale or architectural character, or add new height. Not Recommended New stories should not be added, nor should existing stories be removed, which would destroy important architectural details, features or spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with what exists should not be permitted in the new additions. B. BUILDING MATERIALS Wall materials in the district include brick, stucco, half-timbering, stone, clapboard, shingle, and metal and vinyl siding. Required Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in scale, texture and color with adjacent structures. Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the existing or original materials of that structure. As much of the original structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building. Recommended Metal or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be compatible with the original size and style and with the materials of other buildings in the district. Prohibited Inappropriate materials such as asbestos, asphalt, molded or artificial stone, or artificial brick shall not be used. Not Recommended Glass blocks should not be used. Concrete block should not be used for anything other than foundations. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the removal of the non -original enclosed porch and its replacement with a two storey addition as it conforms to the standards of the East Wayne District for New Construction. A two storey addition to this home was approved by the Commission with COA # 1999-0805, but it was never constructed. On a motion by Lynn Patrick with a second by Jerry Niezgodski to accept application as submitted. Vote: 6-0 COA 2011-0502C was approved as submitted. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 4 May 2011 Application Number: 2011-0502D Property Location: 229 West North Shore Drive Architectural StyWDate/Architect or Builder: Tudor Revival/1910 Property Owner: Dr. Brooks Crofoot District Designation: West North Shore Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This is a large three storey brick and half timber Tudor home with an irregular plan set upon a concrete foundation. The roof has multiple gables with overhangs, simple board fascia rake and slate roofing. The main level has several open porches with brick railing and cut stone capping, brick comer piers and heavy timber pointed lintel. The windows are double hung with multi lite upper sashes over single in the lower. There are also multi lited casements on the second floor porch and some attics. ALTERATIONS: None noted APPLICATION ITEMS: Remove slate roofing and replace with Grand Manor (asphalt/ fiberglass) Slate Look-a- like. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Complete tear off of original slate roof and replace with CertainTeed GrandManor "Shangle" Luxury Shingles. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: West North Shore III. STRUCTURES A. ROOFS Preferred: Keep the original shape of the roof. Retain the original roofing material. A special effort should be made to do this when the roof in question is of tile, slate, or some other unique material not usually found today. Preserve or replace all architectural features which give the roof its character, such as dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting, weathervanes, and special eaves. Permitted: When necessary to replace roofing material, match the original as closely as possible in size, shape and texture. Prohibited: Do not add, remove, or alter features which will change its character or the architectural character of the house. 10