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1:2 height to width ratio. <br />Required <br />The height of a new structure and its height to width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent <br />buildings in the district. The building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure <br />and no less than that of the lowest existing structure in the same block. Facade proportions shall be <br />established by permitting no structure with a facade wider or narrower than those existing in the same <br />block. Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. <br />Recommended <br />Contemporary designs should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood. <br />Prohibited <br />Additions may not be constructed that would change the existing facade of a building, alter its scale <br />or architectural character, or add new height. <br />Not Recommended <br />New stories should not be added, nor should existing stories be removed, which would destroy <br />important architectural details, features or spaces of the building. Any style or period of <br />architecture that is incompatible with what exists should not be permitted in the new additions. <br />B. BUILDING MATERIALS IN NEW CONSTRUCTION <br />Wall materials in the district range from brick, clapboard, shingles and masonry to aluminum siding. <br />Required <br />Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in type, scale, texture, and color <br />with adjacent structures. Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the <br />existing or original materials of that structure. As much of the original structure as possible shall be <br />retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and <br />appearance of the building. <br />Recommended <br />Aluminum or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be <br />compatible in size and style and with the materials of other buildings in the district. <br />Prohibited <br />Inappropriate materials such as asbestos, asphalt, cast stone, or artificial brick may not be used. <br />Not Recommended <br />Glass blocks should not be used. Concrete block should not be used for anything other than foundations. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: As the proposed removal of the mudroom and addition of the <br />porch/exterior storage does not change the size, scale, or character of the house, it conforms to the district <br />standards and guidelines. Staff recommends approval. <br />Elicia Feasel <br />Executive Director <br />Deb Parcell <br />Deputy Director <br />