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page 2 The proposed alterations were as follows. a. Remove three evergreen trees and various shrubs along west and south facades of main house. Mr. Pastor reported that, based on survey photos from 1976, the trees/shrubs were not original; also, they appeared to be encroaching on the house. Mr. Eide moved to approve the removal; Mr. Herendeen seconded the motion; motion approved unanimously. b. Reroof main*house with 3 -in -1 tab asphalt shingles. Mr. Pastor reported that the existing roofing was copper lock asphalt shingle; the reroofing project was deemed appropriate. Mr. Eide moved to approve the reroofing; Mr. Herendeen seconded the motion; motion approved unanimously. c. Remove a 1/1 double hung sash in the rear kitchen wing and replace with clad swinging patio door d. Remove sealed storm cellar entry under this window and install wood deck. Mr. Pastor asked that proposals c. and d. be considered -together. He -reported -that -the -staff recommended against replacement of the window because it would alter the opening and introduce new building materials. Based on examination of the foundation, the kitchen wing appeared to be of nearly the same age as the rest of the house. The storm cellar door, he said, was inoperable. Nevertheless, its removal and the installation of a wood deck would alter the landmark's historic character. The C of A committee recommended a modified proposal; replace the 1/1 double hung sash with a fully -glazed 1 -leaf door instead of a 2 -leaf patio door. This would preserve the width of the original opening. Also, the deck should be freestanding, removable, and should have spindlework mirroring the spindiework in front of the house. The cellar door should remain; the deck would be built over it. Mr. Kahle pointed out that the proposed deck was behind the house, not visible from the street. Mr. Oxian said that all facades of a structure