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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 />[…] <br />VI. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES <br /> […] <br />In making its determination, the Historic Preservation Commission shall consider three factors: fi rst, the <br />appropriateness of the proposed work to the preservation of the building and district; second, the detriment to the <br />public welfare if the proposed work is permitted even though it is not deemed appropriate; third, the potential <br />hardship that the denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness would cause the applicant. <br /> <br /> <br /> <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 /> <br />Regarding the retroactive replacement of the front door s, staff would have preferred the original door and storm <br />door would have been retained. The fiberglass replacement doors are a departure from the original material and <br />format; Staff would like to see new wooden stor m doors installed to conceal the new fiberglass doors. Staff is <br />pleased that the trim / wood work around the door will be extended – this brings balance to the door frame. Staff <br />recommends approval with the condition that storm doors are reinstalled. <br /> <br />Regarding the removal and replacement of the four ground floor windows with new vinyl windows, staff <br />recommends approval. This is based upon Inspector Szaday’s opinion of the previous windows condition (as <br />documented in COA #2018-0911A) and the custom solution to conceal new windows to closer resemble the <br />appearance prior to new window installation. <br /> <br /> <br />Written by <br />Adam Toering <br />Historic Preservation Specialist <br /> <br />Approved by <br />Elicia Feasel <br />Historic Preservation Administrator <br />