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want to restore the door entry it would be easier. Ms. Pointer said she thought that was possible. A motion to approve COA with the recommended changes was made by Commissioner Steely, seconded by Commissioner Alarid, motion carried 7 -0 Item 4F: COA # 2016 -60 606 Church Street: Sims Norment Roof replacement. Mr Norment introduced himself and stated that his house is the only house on Church Street with a wooden shingle roof. He also stated that his roof has some places where composition shingles are already being used. He intends to replace his wooden shingles with a color of composition shingles that are very close in color and texture of the wooden shingles. Chairman Dux asked Mr. Norment if he would mind if he addresses the commission with some items to consider before they discussed the Certificate of Appropriateness. Chair Dux read the Secretary of Interior of Standards that is guiding the commission. He discussed preservation briefs with the commission. He asked the commission to be aware that the process they had in front of them is not a matter of personal taste whether things should be approved or denied. He also read the section of the SOIS brief of substitute materials. He had some concerns that the removal distinctive features, or significant changes of distinctive features of the historic districts could result in the removal of National Register district designation. He wanted the commission to understand that too many changes could jeopardize others ability to receive the tax credits if indeed the Historic designations were revoked. Mr Sims was then asked to return to present his Certificate of Appropriateness. The question was asked if the lath roofing was intact, Mr Norment referred to Mr Hoskins who stated that it was intact. Mr. Norment also stated that the roof was put on in 1923. Commissioner Dux noted that the wooden shingles were a significant and distinctive feature to his home. Mrs. Norment said she would like to preserve the roof, but it is very difficult to maintain and is a safety hazard. Mr Norment explained that they have looked very hard to find something that would make this roof look like a wooden roof. Mr. Dux complimented Mr Norment efforts to preserve the building and goes way beyond. Commissioner Barbee made the motion to approve the shingles as presented, seconded by Commissioner Conrad, motion carried 7 — 0. Item 4B: COA #2016 -56 205 E. Houston: Lyle Edwards Replacement Garage door. Mr Edwards stated that he wanted to replace an existing garage door with a new metal garage door. Mr Steely asked if Mr Edwards is living in the building. Mr Edwards noted the GYM was built in 1939, and the metal building was built in the later 1970's. A motion was made to approve by Commissioner Steely, seconded by Commissioner Barbee, Motion carried 7 -0 Item 4D: COA # 2016 -58 205 E. Houston: Lyle Edwards, Gate and Fence Chairman Dux noted the gate that is being presented is a very contemporary gate.