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B. ROOFS AND ROOFING
<br />• Roof shapes in the district encompass all the various designs found in residential structures: hipped, gabled, gambrel, flat and
<br />combinations of these. Roofs are covered with a variety of materials such as asphalt, asbestos, wood and slate shingles as well as clay
<br />tiles. Residences in most cases have wood fascias with gutters and downspouts. The fascias of some vinyl- and aluminum -sided houses
<br />are covered with the same materials.
<br />Required
<br />The existing shape and type of materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features, which give the roof its essential character,
<br />shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting and weather vanes.
<br />Recommended
<br />The original shape and materials of the roof should be restored. Particular effort should be made to retain materials such as slate,
<br />tile and other unique materials not commonly found in new construction. Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should
<br />be replaced with new material that matches as closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color and texture. Gutters
<br />and downspouts are often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent deterioration of the structure; they should be maintained
<br />whenever possible or replaced with a style comparable and suitable to the architectural period.
<br />Prohibited
<br />Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from a street by adding architectural features or large unsightly
<br />fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its
<br />character.
<br />Not Recommended
<br />Overhanging eaves, soffit, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding siding to a building.
<br />C. WINDOWS AND DOORS
<br />Window and door frames are in most cases wood and vary depending upon the style of the home. Many are double -hung windows with
<br />wood trim and sills. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where aluminum siding has been applied, the window
<br />and door trim has been covered. About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows; the other half have wood storm
<br />windows.
<br />Required
<br />Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and
<br />hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original.
<br />Recommended
<br />Wood storm windows and doors painted or finished to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames. If
<br />new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors
<br />are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used, they should be of canvas
<br />• material.
<br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
<br />Per Inspector Szaday's site visit, only five wood windows remain on the structure. Of those, the most
<br />character defining are the two on the south (W. Navarre) facing side. The house has been extensively
<br />modified to the detriment of much of the character of the original construction, with many features
<br />covered, removed, added -to, or enclosed. The structure is rated non -Contributing per the most recent
<br />county -wide survey, and staff is of the opinion that this is an appropriate rating.
<br />Staff would divide the application into two components: 1) the replacement of the two original windows
<br />with vinyl, 2) the installation of aluminum soffits, gutters, and window trim. As to the replacement of the
<br />original windows, Staff makes no recommendation. As to the installation of the aluminum soffits, gutters,
<br />and trim, staff makes a favorable recommendation.
<br />Written by
<br />Adam Toering
<br />Historic Preservation Specialist
<br />Approved by
<br />Elicia Feasel
<br />Historic Preservation Administrator
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