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Standard 2 -The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. ii. Standard 3 -Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. iii. Standard 4 -Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. iv. Standard 5 -Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved. v. Standard 9 -- New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize a property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. F. The applicant wishes to have a covered front porch so as to provide an entertaining area for guests, and shade for the front of the house. However, the proposed wrap-around porch would alter the character defining features of the 1938 Colonial Revival front entry, and would alter the symmetrical design of the structure and do not meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9. G. The three proposed dormers on this elevation would also alter the character defining features of the structure (roof configuration} on primary elevations, thereby not in compliance with Standards 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9. The proposed dormers, although offering a practical benefit of providing more light and air into the attic of the building, are also a conjectural architectural: feature that create a false sense of historical development and are not recommended. H. The proposed balcony, addition of dormers, and removal of two Victorian windows to install French doors have the potential to substantially after the character defining features of the Colonial Revival facade and primary elevations, and may be considered a negative impact to the resource by providing a false sense of history, and does not meet Standards 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9. I. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15331. This Class 31 exemption allows for the maintenance and repair of Resolution No. 20'i2-XXX Page 2 of 4