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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT • roofs or are covered by the main roof of the house. Columns, brick piers with colonettes, and turned posts on pedestals support the porches. II.D.1.) Required: Existing or original porches and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles, and which are important to the building's historical integrity shall be retained. II.D.4) Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. RECOMMENDATION Regarding the first issue, removal of existing front stairs, it is in compliance to the guidelines since this staircase is not original to the house. Applicant confirmed that the door which has been cut into the side of the house will be removed and a fixed sash landing window will be installed in it's place. Siding over the door opening will be installed around the proposed window to close the gap. Regarding the second issue, to remove the existing back porch and build a new one where a second egress will be installed. Sanborn maps indicate that the present rear is not original to the house porch. The proposed 2 level porch would provide code required egress from the second story and will be executed in compatible style with the rail and post design as seen in picture submitted from 1216 L.W.E. Staff recommends demolition approval -for the front stairs where it was • previously inappropriately altered. Staff recommends approval to remove the rear porch which is also not original. Proper replacement should satisfy code requirements and be compatible with the style of neighboring houses. Staff recommends approval of the proposed new rear porch. C: