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New stories should not be added, nor should existing stories be removed, which would destroy important architectural details, features or <br />spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with what exists should not be permitted in the new additions. <br /> <br />B. BUILDING MATERIALS <br />Wall materials in the district include brick, stucco, half-timbering, stone, clapboard, shingle, and metal and vinyl siding <br /> <br />Required <br />Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in scale, texture and color with adjacent structures. Materials used <br />on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the existing or original materials of that structure. As much of the original <br />structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appea rance <br />of the building. <br /> <br />Recommended <br />Metal or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be compatible with the original size and <br />style and with the materials of other buildings in the district. <br /> <br />Prohibited <br />Inappropriate materials such as asbestos, asphalt, molded or artificial stone, or artificial brick shall not be used. <br /> <br />Not Re commended <br />Glass blocks should not be used. Concrete block should not be used for anything other than foundations <br /> SITE VISIT REPORT: <br />N/A <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed addition complies with the Standards and Guidelines and is in <br />keeping with the character of the neighborhood. Staff recommends approval. <br /> <br />Prepared by <br />Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Administrator