Roofs and
Dormers
Retain the
original or later historically significant roof shape(s) and roof pitch.
All
distinctive roof features, such as cornices, metalwork, and chimneys shall be
retained.
Retain and
repair or restore original or later historic dormers. Expansion of existing
dormers or adding
new dormers
might be approved on a case-by-case basis. New dormers will be permitted if
they are
consistent with the
building form, proportions, and arrangement of existing windows, and are
constructed in
matching materials. If possible, place the new dormers not to be visible from a
public
way.
Because of
its rarity, retain the original slate roof when possible.
Recommendations:
New
balconies, towers, widow walks, roof decks and cupolas are generally
inappropriate additions,
particularly if
visible from the public way. They might be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Although
gutters and downspouts are exempt from review, where gutters are a part of the
eave molding
or cornice
(“built-in”), retain the gutters. Place the new gutters and downspouts in an
architecturally
sensitive manner.