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district. The building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure and no less than that of the lowest existing structure of the same type in the same block. Facade proportions shall be established by permitting no structure with a facade wider or narrower than those existing in the same block. Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. Recommended 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 proposed mudroom as it conforms to the standards of the East Wayne District for New Construction. Catherine D. Hostetler, Director On a motion by Jerry Niezgodski with a second by Kevin Buccellato to approve application as submitted. Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimous. COA#2013-0903 Approved B. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION 1. City Cemetery On a motion by Jerry Niezgodski with a second by Tom Gordon to resubmit nomination to SHPO. Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimous. III. HEARING OF VISITORS IV. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 19, 2013 2nd draft approved by general consent. B. TREASURER'S REPORT -Distributed. Discussion regarding budget, specific as to what could be done to increase the City stipend. C. STAFF REPORTS 1. Correspondence -Circulated. 2. Routine Maintenance Exclusion Approvals -Distributed. 3. Director's Report -Distributed. Discussion regarding Leeper Park as it relates to the 2 -way street vision. Commission requested that Staff establish a dialogue with David Duval at SHPO. 4. Assistant Director Report -Distributed. - - - - - 5.- -Preservation Specialist Report =Distributed. 2