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5. NEW CONSTRUCTION OR AI)D rT LUNS TO RX l STi NG STRUCT11RES PREFERRED: Consider .the size, Bente, t6ol' .l hien, E -Cr. [n 01C(IL'Sh;11 of a new structure, ' so that it' will he c:umliat rhle with It.' adjacent buildin's in particular and will hlend.wit.h the neighborhood in general:. New':idditions to exinting structures must he compatible in scale, huildin'g materialK and texture. to the building to which the addition, is made. Retain'as much of the original structure as possible, so that'the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building: PROHIBITED: Do.not use asbestos or asphalt siding. Do not use artificial brick or cast stone sidir^. Po not use glass.brick. Struc- tural concrete block may he used only on foundations for new construction or additions. 6. ACCOMODATIONS TO THE ENERGY CRISIS AND MECHANICAL -DEVICES PREFERRED: New approaches to 'energy conservation such as solar panels and wind generators may well become a practical and necessary part of our future. If you are considering the installation of such an innovation, consult the Historic Preservation Commission so they may recommend how this could .be done with- out interfering with the *visual integrity of your house. Place television antenna .and other mechanical equipment such as central'air*Conditioning units in inconspicuous, pre- ferrably hidden, locations. PERMITTED: Window air conditioners and exhaust fans may be installed in rear or in inconspicuous side -windows. PROHIBITED: Do not cut holes through walls in areas that can be seen from the street, to accommodate an air conditioner or other mechanical equipment. Notwithstanding the above, no historic preservation con- structional or architectual decision shall be forced on Tots 12 and B without a total understanding of the special conditions which exist to this -property and. without proper evaluation and agreement of the then property owner. E. GENERAL House alterations,- restoration, preservation and rehabilitation shall be such as to not change a house to a style'.r-tb*n its original style. No mention has been made in these standards about color. We trust restraint and *good taste will be exercised. Above all else: -if there are serious problems or you are not certain what to do, consult a professional - an architect experienced in restoration work, a contractor who has restored several buildings, or an architectural -his torian.working in pre- servation.