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Original exterior building materials shall be retained. Deterioration of wood materials shall be prevented through repair, cleaning and painting. The existing architectural detail around windows, porches, doors and eaves should be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Masonry including brick and stucco shall be cleaned only when necessary to halt deterioration or to remove stains, and shall be done with a method acceptable for the preservation of the surface: i.e. low pressure water and soft natural bristle brushes. When repairing stucco, only appropriate stucco mixture shall be used. Recommended Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. Metal or vinyl may be used as an alternative to maintaining or replacing the original surface material when it resembles the original surface material. When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the original wood. Every effort should be made to retain the original him around windows, doors, cornices, gables, eaves and other architectural features. Ample ventilation must be afforded the structure when aluminum or vinyl is to be installed in order to prevent increased deterioration of the structure from moisture and/or insects. Mortar joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems or when sufficient mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color, texture, joint size, method of application and joint profile. C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are in most cases wood. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where synthetic siding has been applied, window trim has been covered. Many structures in the district have aluminum storm windows. Some houses retain wood framed storm windows. Required Original windows and doors including sash, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware shall be retained or when deteriorated beyond repair, replaced with units and trim resembling the original. Recommended Wood frame storm windows and doors, painted to match the original, should be used but should not damage existing frames. If new sash and doors are used, the existing or original materials, design, and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used they should be of canvas material. Prohibited Original doors, windows, and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re -used in place. New window and door openings which would alter the scale and proportion of the building should not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features, such as aluminum and insulating glass combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors, shall not be installed. Not Recommended Awnings, hoods or fake shutters made of metal, vinyl or fiberglass should not be used if they would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed project. Elicia Feasel Assistant Director On a motion by Kevin Buccellato with a second by Jerry Niezgodski to approve with the condition that the fence specification be approved by HPC Staff prior to installation. Vote: 7 — 0 Unanimous. COA#20140530 Approved with Condition. 3. 209 West Northshore COA#2014-0602 West North Shore Representation by Heidi Collins, owner STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 2 June 2014 Application Number: 2014-0602 Property Location: 209 West North Shore Drive Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Dutch Colonial Revival/1905/ Property Owner: Heidi Collins, M.D. District Designation: West North Shore Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The Dutch Colonial Revival home has a rectangular plan with appendages set on a concrete foundation. The gambrel roof is covered with architectural shingles. There is a three bay main fagade the walls are covered in wood shingles. The central front porch has wood columns supporting the balcony. There is a low railing with vertical slats between columns except at center bay. The balcony above the porch also has a low railing with vertical slats. The windows are double hung with upper lights over one. ALTERATIONS: The roof is not original to the house. The gable half round lights were replaced with cedar vents. The originals are stored. The balcony railing is an addition. The fireplace vented on the east side is an addition. The large trees noted