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Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from the thoroughfare by adding architectural features, large, unsightly fixtures, or by using roofing materials inappropriate to the style of the house. C. Windows and Doors 1) Required Original windows and doors, including sash, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods, and hardware shall be retained or when deteriorated beyond repair, replaced with units and trim resembling the original. 2) Recommended Wood frame storm windows and doors, painted to match the existing or original, should be used but should not damage existing frames. If new sash and doors are used, the existing or original materials, design, and hewn,-A-hou_ld_b,-- w::�PH_ when metal storm windows and doors are used they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. 3 ) Prohibited Original windows, doors, and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and reused in place. New windows or door openings that would alter the scale and proportion of the building may not be introduced. Inappropriate new window or door features such as aluminum insulating glass combinations that require the removal of original windows and doors may not be installed. RECOMMENDATIONS Part I.) The proposal for re -roofing is an in-kind replacement and is a staff approval item. Part IA.) Ridge vents as per the submitted specification are sympathetic to the building's aesthetic character. Part IB.) The chimney does not appear to be in need of repair from street level. It should be tuck pointed only if a closer examination does yield/has yielded deterioration. Any repointing should not done with a mortar of high Portland cement content. Part II.) The standards prohibit the alteration of "the essential character of the roof as viewed from the thoroughfare. The proposed dormers, however, are sympathetic to existing materials and building style, and thus minimally compromise the building's aesthetic integrity. From the standpoint of historic integrity, the building, heavily altered to date, may benefit from the addition of stylistically correct dormers.