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STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: WEST NORTH SHORE DRIVE LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT III. STRUCTURES A. ROOFS Preferred: Keep the original shape of the roof. Retain the original roofing material. A special effort should be made to do this when the roof in question is of tile, slate, or some other unique material not usually found today. Preserve or replace all architectural features which give the roof its character, such as dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting, weathervanes, and special eaves. Permitted: When necessary to replace roofing material, match the original as closely as possible in size, shape and texture. Prohibited: Do not add, remove, or alter features which will change its character or the architectural character of the house. B. WINDOWS AND DOORS Preferred: Retain and maintain existing window and doors including sash, lintels, sills, shutters, doors, decorative glass, pediments, hoods, and hardware. Use canvas awnings, if awnings are used. Install wooden frame storm windows and doors painted to match trim. Install insulating glass in existing sash. As to Lot 12, metal storm windows and doors which have been coated to match trim and which are architecturally in good taste with the structure, are preferred. Permitted: Replace deteriorated doors, windows, sills, shutters, etc. with materials which match the original as closely as possible. A special effort should be made to match the size and style of the window and door openings, so that the overall appearance of the structure is not altered. Install metal storm windows and doors which have been painted, anodized, or coated to match the trim. Prohibited: Do not attach or use metal, vinyl or fiber glass awnings nor hoods. Do not attach exterior shutters to a house that did not have shutters originally unless approved in writing by the Historic Preservation Commission STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. Elicia Feasel Executive Director Deb Parcell Deputy Director