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features, such as aluminum and insulating glass combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors, shall not be <br />installed • <br />Not Recommended <br />Awnings, hoods or fake shutters made of metal, vinyl or fiberglass should not be used if they would detract from the existing character or <br />appearance of the building. <br />D. ENTRANCES PORCHES AND STEPS <br />Most houses in the district have either an open or a closed porch across the front. Most porches have either gabled, hipped, shed or flat roofs. <br />Many frame porch floors and steps have been replaced with concrete. <br />REQUIRED <br />Existing or original porches and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be retained, or <br />replaced with replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Porches and additions reflecting later <br />architectural styles, and which are important to the building's historical integrity, shall be retained. <br />Recommended <br />When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not alter the architectural or <br />historical character of the building. <br />Prohibited <br />Front porches and steps that are important to the building's style and character shall not be altered or removed. <br />Not Recommended <br />Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. <br />Written by <br />Elicia Feasel <br />Historic Preservation Administrator <br />C <br />L' <br />