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Prohibited Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with material such as artificial stone, brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt shingles, which is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed. Sandblasting or the use of harsh detergents shall not be used on masonry or stucco. This method of cleaning erodes the surface material and accelerates deterioration. Not Recommended Waterproof or water repellent coatings or surface consolidation treatments should not be used on masonry surfaces unless required to solve a specific problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently unnecessary and expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of the masonry. Mortar joints which do not need repointing should not be. Repointing should not be done with mortar of high Portland cement content, which can often create a bond that is stronger than the building materials. This can cause deterioration as a result of the differing porosity of the material and the mortar — the end result being serious damage to adjacent brick. Paint should not be removed from masonry surfaces indiscriminately. D. ENTRANCES PORCHES AND STEPS Most houses in the district have either an open or a closed porch across the front. Most porches have either gabled, hipped, shed or flat roofs. Many frame porch floors and steps have been replaced with concrete. REQUIRED Existing or original porches and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be retained, or replaced with replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. 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 and steps that are important to the building's style and character shall not be altered or removed. Not Recommended Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Eaves trough approved as in-kind Routine Maintenance Exclusion. Staff recommends the proposed brick driveway, sidewalk and patio, as work is appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. Staff recommends the removal of the porch non -original vinyl knee wall and the installation of wrought iron as it conforms to the Standards and Guidelines. Staff recommends approval for both the metal fence around the new patio area and the wood privacy fence around the rear yard as they conform to the Standards and Guidelines. Staff recommends approval of the second storey balcony as it will improve security for the user and will improve the aesthetics as well.