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doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used they should be of canvas material. III. NEW CONSTRUCTION New construction includes any new building or structure built within the boundaries of the historic district, or any new addition to an existing building. New construction should be designed considering the appearance, scale, styles, and setbacks of the other buildings in the neighborhood. New work may be contemporary or may suggest motifs from historic buildings in the district. A. HEIGHT AND PROPORTION The majority of the structures in the district are two stories in height, and have square or rectangular plans. There are several houses that have "L" or "T" shaped or rambling ground plans. There are a few single -story cottages and one and one and a half story bungalows. The most prevalent facade proportions are: 1:1 and 1:2, height to width ratios. Required The height of a new structure and its height to width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the district. The building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure and no less than that of the lowest existing structure in the same block. Facade proportion shall be established by permitting no structure with a facade wider or narrower than those existing in the same block. Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure Recommended Design of new construction should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood. Prohibited Additions that would add new height or change the existing fagade of a building and change its scale and architectural character shall not be constructed. Not Recommended New stories should not be added nor existing stories be removed which would destroy important architectural details, features, and spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with the existing should not be permitted in the new additions. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Siding: Approved 2. Windows: Staff recommends Crestline Elite aluminum -clad windows to match the size of existing windows, except for the oval that will be restored. Staff recommends restoration of window in front. 3. Demo/Addition: Approved. Staff does not recommend 2' enlargement of footprint of main house as there is incomplete documentation. 4. Garage: Staff recommends garage extension on west side as previously submitted. Staff recommends Crestline Elite aluminum clad to match size of existing openings, if approved for house. Staff recommends restoration of half round window unless determined to be deteriorated beyond repair. 5. Fencing: Staff recommends previously approved 6' wood privacy fence on east, west, and north sides; fence on south side to be less than 6' tall in a style with spaces between pickets and recommends Commission approval on an installation approximately 13' south/closer to street. 6. Alley entrance: Incomplete application item. 7. Second story entrance: Staff recommends stair design, per site plan. 8. Concrete sidewalk: Staff recommends concrete sidewalk, per site plan. Written by Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Approved by Elicia Feasel, Executive Director On a motion by Tom Gordon to amend application and strike all reference to item number three and number six from this COA with a second by Michele Gelfman. Vote: 5 — 0 On a motion by Tom Gordon to approve COA 2017-0807A, as amended, adopting the staff recommendations for item one, two, four, five, seven and eight with a second by Michele Gelfman, with conditions subject to staff approval. Vote: 5 — 0 Unanimous COA 2017-0807A approved, as amended III. HEARING OF VISITORS IV. REGULAR BUSINESS 13