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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. EDGEWATER B. ROOFS AND ROOFING Roof shapes in the district vary from hip and gable to gambrel. All are covered with asphalt shingles. Eaves in most cases, have wood facias with gutters and downspouts. Some aluminum sided houses have aluminum covered facias. 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. Particular effort should be made to retain materials such as slate, tile 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 existing or original in composition, size, shape, color, and texture. Prohibited Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof by adding architectural features or roofing 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 re -roof as it conforms with the guidelines for the district and the landmark. The 1932 Assessor's Card notes asbestos shingles on the roof, the 1988 survey card notes asphalt shingles on roof. Staff approves of the interior gutter repairs. On a motion by Lynn Patrick with a second by Mike Voll to amend application to remove the skylight in the garage, per applicants request. Vote: 5 — 0 Unanimous. COA#2012-0518 Amended. On a motion by Mike Voll with a second by Lynn Patrick to approve application as amended. Vote: 5 — 0 Unanimous. COA#2012-0518 Approved as amended. B. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION 1. West LaSalle Street NR District Public Hearing- Dea Andrews, 222 N Scott Street, spoke in support and would like to see the district expanded as specified. Tom and Linda Gordon, 629 W LaSalle, spoke in support of expanding the boundaries as specified and also on the topic of architectural style of their house. Connie and Tom Tooley, 514 W LaSalle, submitted an electronically submitted comment in support. Chair moves to adopt the West LaSalle National Register District recommendation as made by Staff and to include public comments to be sent to the Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology in Indianapolis with a second by Mike Voll. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous. III. HEARING OF VISITORS IV. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —April 16, 2012 approved by consensus. —May 10, 2012 second draft revision approved by consensus. 0