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roof its essential character shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, <br />chimneys, cresting and weather vanes. <br />Recommended <br />Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof shall be restored. Particular effort <br />should be made to retain materials such as slate, tile, and other unique materials not commonly <br />found in new construction. Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced <br />with new material that matches as closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color <br />and texture. Gutters and downspouts are often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent <br />deterioration of the structure; they should be maintained whenever possible or replaced with a style <br />comparable and suitable to the architectural period. <br />Prohibited <br />Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from the thoroughfare by <br />adding architectural features or large unsightly fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the style of <br />the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character. <br />Not Recommended <br />Overhanging eaves, soffits, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding metal or <br />vinyl siding to a building. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: While the proposed slate -style roofing will have a more consistent <br />pattern than the existing roof, it will have a distinctive look that is in keeping with other homes in the <br />area, and as the current random -look shake roof cannot be easily or economically replicated, Staff <br />recommends approval. <br />Elicia Feasel <br />Executive Director <br />Deb Parcell <br />Deputy Director <br />