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two panels on the southeast portion of the roofline would sit above the peak of the eastern dormer, indicating that they may be visible from the street depending on sight -lines. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: On September 7, 2017 at approximately 8:30AM, I visited the property located at 519 S St Joseph located in the Taylor's Field Local Historic District. The owner has applied to install solar panels on the south and west faces of the roof. I took photographs from all four directions and from the street level. The south view has a house within twenty feet of the structure and the west view has a 2.5 story barn/workshop located less than forty feet away. The north view has a tree line and a house directly after that line. The only clear view of the south/west roof is through an opening looking north from South Street toward the alley. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: B. ROOFS AND ROOFING Roof shapes in the district encompass all the various designs found in residential structures: hipped, gable, gambrel, flat and combinations of these. Roofs are covered with a variety of materials such as asphalt, asbestos, wood and slate shingles as well as clay tiles. Residences in most cases have wood facias with gutters and downspouts. The facias of some vinyl- or aluminum -sided houses are covered with the same material. Reauired The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the roof its essential character shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting and weather vanes. Recommended Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof should be restored. Particular effort should be made to retain materials such as slate, tile and other unique materials not commonly found in new construction. Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material that matches as closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color and texture. Gutters and downspouts are often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent deterioration of the structure; they should be maintained whenever possible or replaced with a style comparable and suitable to the architectural period of the building. Prohibited Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from the thoroughfare by adding architectural features or large unsightly fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character. Not Recommended Overhanging eaves, soffits, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding metal or vinyl siding to a building. E. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS The majority of the structures within the District have oil or gas heat, and have brick chimneys through the roof. Some houses have one or two window air conditioners. Required Mechanical systems shall be placed in areas that will result in the least possible alteration to the structural integrity and physical appearance of the building. Solar collectors and TV dishes shall be placed at the rear of the property and shielded by shrubbery and landscaping. Recommended Window air conditioners and exhaust fans should be installed at the rear or at an inconspicuous side window. Original lighting fixtures should be retained whenever possible. Prohibited Holes shall not be cut through walls or roofs to accommodate air conditioners or other mechanical equipment in areas that can be seen from the street. . Not Recommended Exterior electrical and telephone cables should not be attached to the principal elevation