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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 Overhanging eaves, soffits, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding metal or vinyl siding to a building. C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames, in nearly all cases, are wood. Brick structures often have stone sills and brick lintels. Where metal or vinyl siding has been applied, window trim has been covered. Storm windows are of wood or aluminum. Windows are typically wood double -hung or metal casements. Required Existing or original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original or existing. Recommended Wood frame storm windows and doors painted to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames and should be removable. If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design and hardware should be used. When metal storm windows and 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 shall not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features such as aluminum insulating glass combinations that require the removal of the original windows and doors shall not be installed. Not Recommended Awnings, hoods and 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. D. ENTRANCES, PORCHES AND STEPS Most houses in the District have unenclosed porches across the front of the house or to the side. Stoops and small patios are also present. Many houses have porches with a hip or gable roof. Some porches are integrated under the main roof of the house. Columns, brick piers with colonettes or tapered posts, brick piers with concrete caps or turned spindles support the porch roofs. A few bungalows have fieldstone porch elements. Porch details are unique to and help define the style and character of each house. Required Existing or original porches, stoops, patios and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles and which are important to the building's historical integrity shall be retained. Recommended When enclosing porches for heat conservation or other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not alter the architectural or historical character of the building. Prohibited Porches, stoops, patios and steps that are important to the building's style and character shall not be -altered or removed. Not Recommended Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:. Staff recommends approval of the application items as they are in accordance with the guidelines for Lincoln Way East. Elicia Feasel, Assistant Director