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trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the building’s historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and <br />plant materials that must be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable <br />flora. All high-intensity security lights should be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. <br />Prohibited <br />No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings or other <br />elements before evaluating their importance to the property’s history and development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into <br />parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. Front yard areas shall not be fenced and fences shall not extend forward beyond the setback line of <br />the house. The installation of unsightly devices such as television reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where <br />they cannot be viewed from the public thoroughfare. <br />Not Recommended <br />Telephone or utility poles with high-intensity overhead lights should be installed so that they cannot be seen from the thoroughfare. <br />existing building. <br /> <br />III. EXISTING STRUCTURES <br />[…] <br />D. ENTRANCES, PORCHES AND STEPS <br />Most houses in the district have either an open or enclosed porch across the front. Most porches have either hip or gabled roofs or are <br />covered by the main roof of the house. <br />Required <br />Existing or original porches, stoops, patios, and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be <br />retained or replaced by replica of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Porches and additions reflecting later <br />architectural styles and which are important to the building’s historical integrity, shall be retained. <br />Recommended <br />When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not alter the architectural or <br />historical character of the building. <br />Prohibited <br />Front porches, stoops, patios, and steps that are important to the building’s style and development shall not be altered or removed. <br />Not Recommended <br />Original porch details should not be repl aced with materials representing an earlier period or style from the original. <br /> SITE VISIT REPORT: <br />N/A <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. <br /> <br />Prepared by <br />Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Administrator