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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 are predominantly wood clapboard and its imitation in aluminum and vinyl. Some walls are brick. Patterned shingles are common in gable ends and dormers. 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. Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Commissioner Buccellato moved to conditionally approve application, remanding authority to staff to approve submitted samples of siding and roofing match existing materials. Seconded by Commissioner Molnar. Eight in favor, none opposed. Vote: 8 — 0 COA#2016-1109 Approved with conditions. 5. 517 River Avenue COA#2016-1109A Edgewater Place Representation by Leah Zimmer, 517 River Avenue STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 9 November, 2016 Application Number: 2016-1109A Property Location: 517 River Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Dormer Front Bungalow/1921/Schifibauer House Property Owner: Leah Zimmer Landmark or District Designation: Edgewater Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: A two story dormer front bungalow set upon a brick foundation. Walls are wood clapboard on first story and wood shingles on second. Roof has asphalt shingles. There is a full width open front porch with brick piers and walls. Window openings are original wood 4/1 vertical division double hung and an arched attic window in front. ALTERATIONS: Aluminum storm windows and an aluminum storm door have been installed. COA 1990-0618 approved replacement of front porch floorboards. COA 1997-1016 approved in-kind repair of fire damage. COA 2001-0910 approved tuck pointing foundation and repair of masonry around foundation of house. RME 2013-0402 approved tree removal. RME 2014-1022A approved roof replacement with architectural shingles, repair of mud room, and in-kind repair of front steps, sidewalk, and trim on rear and west side of house. COA 2015-0518 approved existing chimney to be lowered below the roofline, and addition of a 4" vent pipe to extend through the roof deck. RME 2016-0428 allowed replacement of previously removed tree, and replacement of rotted/damaged siding and shingles on house. RME 2016-1OI IA approved installation of new roofing on flat roof, and repairs and siding installation on rear porch; in the process of this project the porch was found to be unsalvageable, resulting in the current COA application