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The height of a new structure and its height to width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the district. The <br />building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure in the same block. Façade proportions shall be <br />established by permitting no structure with a façade wider or narrower than those existing in the same block. Additions to existing <br />buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. <br />Recommended <br />Contemporary designs should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood. <br />Prohibited <br />Additions may not be constructed that would change the existing façade of a building, alter its scale or architectural character, or <br />add new height. <br />Not Recommended <br />New stories should not be added, nor should existing stories be removed, which would destroy important architectural details, <br />features or spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with what exists should not be permitted <br />in the new additions.\ <br />b. BUILDING MATERIALS IN NEW CONSTRUCTION <br />Wall materials in the district range from brick, clapboard, shingles and masonry to aluminum siding <br />Required <br />Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in type, scale, texture, and color with adjacent structures. Materials <br />used on an addition to an existing structure shall to relate to the existing or original materials of that structure. As much of the <br />original structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and <br />appearance of the building. <br />Recommended <br />Aluminum or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be compatible in size and style with the <br />materials of other buildings in the district. <br />Prohibited <br />Inappropriate materials such as asbestos, asphalt, cast stone, or artificial brick may not be used. <br />Not Recommended <br />Glass blocks should not be used. Concrete block should not be used for anything other than foundations. <br /> <br />SITE VISIT REPORT: <br />On April 8th, 2021, Specialist Adam Toering and Inspector Ross Van Overberghe met Mr. Stinson at the property to <br />discuss various components related to the rehabilitation of the property. Options to address the flat roof issues were <br />discussed, including what is presented in this application. <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. <br /> <br />Prepared by <br />Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Specialist