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Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new material, such as artificial stone, brick veneer, asbestos or <br />asphalt shingles, which is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed. <br />Sandblasting or the use of harsh detergents shall not be used on masonry or stucco. This method of <br />cleaning erodes the surface material and accelerates deterioration. <br />Not Recommended <br />Waterproof or water repellent coatings or surface consolidation treatments should not be used unless <br />required to solve a specific problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently <br />unnecessary, expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of the masonry. Mortar joints which do not need <br />repointing should not be. Repointing should not be done with mortar of high Portland cement content, <br />which can often create a bond that is stronger than the building materials. This can cause deterioration as <br />a result of differing coefficient of expansion and the differing porosity of the material and the mortar, <br />which can result in serious damage to adjacent brick. Paint should not be removed from masonry surfaces <br />indiscriminately <br />B. ROOFS AND ROOFING <br />Roof shapes in the district vary from hip and gable to gambrel. All are covered with asphalt shingles. <br />Eaves in most cases, have wood facias with gutters and downspouts. Some aluminum sided houses have <br />aluminum covered facias. <br />Required <br />The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the <br />roof its essential character, such as dormer windows, cornices, brackets and weather vanes, shall be <br />retained. <br />Recommended <br />Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof shall be restored. Particular effort should <br />be made to retain materials such as slate, tile and other unique materials not commonly found in new <br />construction. Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material that <br />matches as closely as possible the existing or original in composition, size, shape, color, and texture. <br />Prohibited <br />Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof by adding architectural features or <br />roofing materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural <br />features important to its character. <br />Not Recommended <br />If aluminum or vinyl siding is added to a building, over hanging eaves and gables should not be covered <br />or enclosed. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. <br />Staff Report prepared by: <br />Elicia Feasel . <br />Deputy Director <br />