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The height of a new structure and its height -to -width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the district. The building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure and no less than that of the lowest existing structure of the same type in the same block. Facade proportions shall be established by permitting no structure with a facade wider or narrower than those existing in the same block. Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. Recommended Contemporary designs should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood. Prohibited Additions may not be constructed that would change the existing facade of a building, alter its scale or architectural character, or add new height. Not Recommended New stories should not be added, nor should existing stories be removed, which would destroy important architectural details, features or spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with what exists should not be permitted in the new additions. B. BUILDING MATERIALS Wall materials in the district include brick, stucco, half-timbering, stone, clapboard, shingle, and metal and vinyl siding. Required Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in scale, texture and color with adjacent structures. Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the existing or original materials of that structure. As much of the original structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building. Recommended Metal or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be compatible with the original size and style and with the materials of other buildings in the district. Prohibited Inappropriate materials such as asbestos, asphalt, molded or artificial stone, or artificial brick shall not be used. Not Recommended Glass blocks should not be used. Concrete block should not be used for anything other than foundations. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval as the project conforms to the guidelines for new construction and materials in the East Wayne Street District. The dormers are sympathetic to the Colonial Revival style of the house; and there are two Colonial Revival homes, one on E. Wayne South and one on Sunnyside, that have gabled dormers similar to what is being proposed. Project represented by Tom Keller, Owner and John Mellor, Architect On a motion by Dave Steinhauer with a second by Mike Voll to approve application as submitted. Vote: 5-0 COA 2011-0929 was approved unanimously. B. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION 1. Marquette School -Public hearing. Two members of the public spoke in support of the nomination, Linda Riley and Sidney Blanchet, six names read into record of those who forwarded emails of support, Donna Ring, Debi Huff, Pat Gragg, Carol L. Wilson, RN, Heather Moriconi, and Samantha Salden, one Resolution of the Board of School Trustees of the South Bend Community School Corporation Opposing the Nomination of Marquette Primary Center to the National Register of Historic Places noted on record. On a motion by Alice McLane with a second by Mike Voll to accept the Staff Report Recommendation. Vote: 5-0 The Nomination of Marquette School to the National Register of Historic Places was approved unanimously. On a motion by Mike Voll with a second by Sandy Rossow for Staff to forward the entire National Register Nomination to the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Vote: 5-0 The motion for Staff to forward the Nomination of Marquette School to the DHPA was approved unanimously. C. LANDMARKS 2