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can accelerate deterioration of the masonry. Mortar joints, which do not need repointing, should not be repointed. Wood siding should not be power -washed. • B. ROOFS AND ROOFING Roof shapes in the district encompass all the various designs found in residential structures: hipped, gabled, gambrel, flat and combinations of these. Roofs are covered with a variety of materials such as asphalt, asbestos, wood and state shingles as well as clay tiles. Residences in most cases have wood fascias with gutters and downspouts. The fascias of some vinyl- and aluminum - sided houses are covered with the same materials. Required The existing shape and type of materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features, which give the roof its essential character, shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting and weather vanes. Recommended The original shape and materials of the roof should be restored. Particular effort should be made to retain materials such as slate, tile and other unique materials not commonly found in new construction. Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material that matches as closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color and texture. Gutters and downspouts are often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent deterioration of the structure; they should be maintained whenever possible or replaced with a style comparable and suitable to the architectural period. Prohibited Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from a street by adding architectural features or large unsightly fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character. Not Recommended Overhanging eaves, soffit, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding siding to a building. In making its determination, the Historic Preservation Commission shall consider three factors: first, the appropriateness of the proposed work to the preservation of the building and district; second, the detriment to the public welfare if the proposed work is permitted even though it is not deemed appropriate; third, the potential hardship that the denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness would cause the applicant. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: While it is unknown if the chimney in question is original to the 1885 construction of the structure, existing documentation indicates that the chimney is, at its youngest, nearly is 100 years old, and is therefore arguably one of the character defining features of the roofline. Staff recommends denial of the project, as the Standards & Guidelines of the Chapin Park Local and National Historic District are explicit that "all architectural features, which give the roof its essential character, shall be retained, including [... ] chimneys [... ]." In lieu of deconstruction and demolition of this feature, staff would recommend that it be rehabilitated. Staff is, however, aware that the Commission must weigh the ` potential hardship that the denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness would cause the applicant, " and is understanding that approval may be appropriate under certain circumstances. Written by Adam Toering Historic Preservation Specialist Approved by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator Commissioner Bonham made a motion to approve as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Molnar. Four in favor, one opposed. Vote: 4 — 1 Motion application #2018-0703A is approved. r� 17