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Not Recommended <br />Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. <br />E. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS <br />[...1 <br />III. NEW CONSTRUCTION <br />l ... l <br />IV. SAFETY AND BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS <br />A. BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS <br />Required <br />Building code requirements shall be compiled with in such a manner that the existing character of the building is preserved. <br />Recommended <br />Local code officials should be consulted to investigate alternative life safety measures that will preserve the architectural <br />integrity of the structure. Variances for historic properties should be investigated. <br />Prohibited <br />Construction of new stairways and elevators that would alter important architectural features or existing exits and spaces is <br />prohibited. <br />Not Recommended <br />Fire prevention equipment should not damage the appearance or fabric of the building. <br />B. ACCESS FOR HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED PERSONS <br />V. GENERAL <br />l ... l <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This property has 1) an extensive history of modification and alteration, 2) <br />existed as rental property for the majority of its existence (records indicate the structure was subdivided sometime <br />after 1970). As a subdivided structure, multiple ingress/egress openings have been added over the years, requiring <br />consistent (and documented) reconstruction. <br />Regarding the external stairwell: in the period of time from the establishment of the district in 1998 until today, <br />three out of the five Certificates of Appropriateness on file for this property have been received for projects related <br />to the external staircases. As such, precedent has been established and staff recommends approval. is <br />Regarding the low stone and brick wall: of the prior projects, COA #2003-0308 explicitly stated that "the <br />existing stone and brick structure along the south side of the house, enclosing cellar stairs andpartly <br />supporting the existing stair to the second floor, is to be retained and repaired. " Inspector Szaday <br />confirmed that the structure was being `washed out.' The structure has been removed, and its likelihood <br />of reconstruction is low. Staff makes no recommendation. <br />Regarding the retroactive reconstruction of the fence using the existing fence posts, staff recommends <br />approval. <br />Regarding the removal and replacement of the windows with Jeld-Wen vinyl windows, staff recommends <br />approval based upon Inspector Szaday's opinion of the existing window condition. <br />Regarding the replacement of the exterior mastic siding with vinyl siding on the rear upper story of the <br />structure, staff recommends approval. <br />Written by <br />Adam Toering <br />Historic Preservation Specialist <br />Approved by <br />Elicia Feasel <br />Historic Preservation Administrator <br />