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Prohibited Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new materials that is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed, such as artificial stone, brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt shingles. Sandblasting or the use of harsh detergents shall not be used on masonry including brick, stucco, limestone, flagstone and sandstone. This method of cleaning erodes the surface material and accelerates deterioration. Repointing shall not be done with a mortar of high Portland cement content which can often create a bond that is stronger than the building material. Usage of Portland cement can cause deterioration as a result of the differing coefficient of expansion and porosity of the historic masonry unit and the mortar. This most often results in serious damage to adjacent brick. Unpainted masonry surfaces shall not be painted unless they had been painted originally. Paint shall not be removed from masonry surfaces by any means that damage the surface. Not Recommended Waterproof or water repellant coatings or surface consolidation treatments should not be used on masonry surfaces unless required to solve a specific problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently unnecessary and expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of the masonry. Mortar joints, which do not need repointing, should not be repointed. Wood siding should not be power -washed. C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are in most cases wood and vary depending upon the style of the home. Many are double -hung windows with wood trim and sills. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where aluminum siding has been applied, the window and door trim has been covered. About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows; the other half have wood storm windows. Required Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. Recommended Wood storm windows and doors painted or finished to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames. If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used, they should be of canvas material. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approval of 3.5" and 4" vinyl siding and "smooth" side of the decorative composite trim and for enclosure of three specified windows. 2. Staff acknowledges that original wood windows are in poor condition but does not recommend replacement with proposed JELD-WEN vinyl. Advised applicant to investigate further into repairing windows or continue search for a material that is more appropriate. 3. Repair existing wood window trim. 4. Approval of two doors. Written by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator Commissioner Fisher made a motion to split the motion. Seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Seven in favor, none opposed. Vote: 7 — 0. Motion to break up the application carries. Commissioner Molnar made a motion to approve COA #2018-1001A part 1, with the adjustment to part C regarding the proposed windows in two locations (the kitchen and the former A/C), and keep the closet window. Seconded by Commissioner Fischer. Seven in favor, none opposed. Vote: 7 — 0 Motion to approve part one of COA #2018-1001A, as amended by Commissioner Molnar, passes. Commissioner Fisher made a motion to postpone section two of COA #2018-1001A until they pursue a few other window options for materials. Seconded by Commissioner Molnar. 13