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II. EXISTING STRUCTURES C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are in most cases wood. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where aluminum siding has been applied window trim has been covered. About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows, the other half wood windows. Re uq ired Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods, and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. Recommended Wood frame storm windows and doors painted to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames. If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design, and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used they should be of canvas material. Prohibited Original doors, windows and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and reused in place. New window and door openings which would alter the scale and proportion of the building shall not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features, such as aluminum insulating glass combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors, shall not be installed. Not Recommended Awnings, hoods, and fake shutters made of metal, vinyl, or fiberglass should not be used if they would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building. III. NEW CONSTRUCTION C. SHEDS AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS Required Sheds and accessory structures (gazebos, decks, doghouses, playhouses, fountains and small reflecting pools, outdoor sculpture, children's play equipment, etc.) shall be located at the rear of the property and as unobtrusively as possible while preserving historical relationships between the buildings, landscape features, and open spaces. Proportions and materials shall conform to those required for new construction. Recommended Accessory building designs should be compatible in character and mood to the residence and the neighborhood. Prohibited Prefabricated metal sheds shall not be used. Not Recommended Prefabricated wood composition sheds should not be used unless they conform to all other standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of items 1) tear down garage, 3) installation of French doors, and 4) installation of new wood deck outside French doors. Staff recommends denial of 2) removal and replacement of existing wood windows. Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Owner corrected staff report to reflect that wood porch deck and balustrade, and vinyl lattice under porch were removed in April 2016. Owner disagreed with Preservation Specialist's assessment of window condition. Commissioner Gelfman moved to conditionally approve application for items 1) tear down of existing garage; 3) removal of existing windows and replacement with French doors; and 4) installation of new wood deck outside French doors, remanding authority to staff approve the decking material and French doors; and denial of item 2) removal and replacement of existing wood windows until specific product information is provided. Seconded by Commissioner Anderson. Eight in favor, none opposed. Vote: 8 — 0 COA#2016-1019B Approved with conditions. 3. 655 River Avenue COA#2016-1103 Edgewater Place Representation by Carl Brunson, 655 River Avenue STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: November 3, 2016 3