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lacked integrity to its historic origins and, therefore, was not considered a significant resource. Furthermore, the report addressed the proposal's potential impacts on significant or potentially significant adjoining properties. The historian found that the project, as proposed, would not be considered an adverse impact on nearby homes and/or properties regardless of their age. For the Commission's consideration, staff has included in the historic evaluation prepared by the historian as Exhibit H. DTSP and DTDG Design Criteria The DTSP states objectives and policies for historic preservation. Objective three (page 66) states: "To ensure that the design of new buildings and modifications to existing heritage buildings and heritage neighborhoods are compatible with the Downtown's traditional design character and scale." The DTSP also notes that the design of new buildings should draw upon the primary exterior features of the Downtown's traditional design character in terms of architectural style and materials, colors, details of construction, height, floor area, bulk, massing, and setbacks. These elements should be consistent with those elements of buildings in the immediate neighborhood, and the design of the new buildings should not represent a significant departure from the existing neighborhood character. The DTSP and DTDG outline parameters related to new construction of residential structures and also provide guidance related to architectural details, materials, and windows. The proposed design of the two-story home features wood clapboard siding and wood trim, composition shingle roofing, and belly band, which is in keeping with the parameters of the DTDG. Aluminum clad wood windows are also proposed; however, the window specifications (frame and sash thickness) were not provided and, therefore, it is not clear whether the windows would be in keeping with the Downtown Design Guidelines. The proposal also includes a second-floor balcony on the front elevation and a covered front porch. Since the April 13, 2011, Planning Commission work session, the Cunninghams have worked with their architect, Charles Huff, to make design changes to be more consistent with the DTSP and DTDG. Staff is of the opinion that the new house is generally consistent with the architectural style and detailing found in the homes Downtown. An attached single-car garage is proposed on the north (front) elevation with tandem parking. However, the DTSP and the Downtown Design Guidelines (DTDG) have policies and design criteria for garage placement and lot coverage. DTSP Design and Beautification Policy 20 (page 76) states: "Encourage garages at the rear of lots." DTDG Residential Guidelines for New Construction, Remodels and Additions (pages 35 and 38) states: "Place garages in the rear of lots." "Detached garages are preferred and should be located to the rear of the site." P11-0709/P11-0717, 205 Neal Street Planning Commission 9of18