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The height of a new structure and its height to width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the district. The building height shall be no greater that that of the tallest existing structure and no less than that of the lowest existing structure 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 IN NEW CONSTRUCTION Wall materials in the district range from brick, clapboard, shingles and masonry to aluminum siding. Required Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in type, 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 Aluminum or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be compatible in size and style and with the materials of other buildings in the district. Prohibited Inappropriate materials such as asbestos, asphalt, cast stone, or artificial brick may 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 as the project conforms to the guidelines for Edgewater Place. Catherine D. Hostetler, Director On a motion by Tom Gordon with a second by Kevin Buccellato to conditionally approve based on enclosing the rafter tails with inspection by Preservation Specialist. Vote: 6 —1. Lynn Patrick — Reason: The design didn't come before the commission until after installation and because Commissioner Patrick, as a resident of this neighborhood, is familiar with this project and the manner in which it was pursued. COA#2014-1125 Approved Conditionally. 2. 1049 Riverside Drive COA#2014-1125A Riverside Drive Representation by Ann Price, owner STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: December 2, 2014 Application Number: 2014-1125A Property Location: 1049 Riverside Drive Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Gable FronU1909/Huffman House Property Owner: Ann Graham Price Landmark or District Designation: Riverside Drive LHD Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: A 2 `/2 storey rectangular plan house set upon a concrete block foundation. Roof is asphalt shingle. Walls are a combination of wide and narrow clapboard and wood shingles. There is a full width front porch, screened in. Windows are 1/1 wood double hung with storms. ALTERATIONS: Non -original addition in rear with rubber membrane roof. APPLICATION ITEMS: Install 6" gutters to replace obsolete half -round style (no available contractors for in-kind replacement). DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Owner has applied to install a common 6" K -style aluminum seamless gutter system throughout the house to replace deteriorated half -round. Owner has contacted multiple contractors requesting to replace the half -round gutters in-kind, to no avail. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: II. EXISTING STRUCTURES B. ROOFS ANDROOFING 2