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ENTRIES AND WINDOWS ORIGINALLY <br />WOOD SHOULD NOT BE MODIFIED WITH <br />ALUMINUM <br />FUTURE RENOVATION <br />)F <br />BE REPLACED WITH WOOD WHICH IS MORE <br />COMPATIBLE WITH ORIGINAL DESIGN <br />Components and Ma'terials sections <br />of this document. <br />Commercial Buildings <br />• if the ground floor has been recessed <br />behind the common wall of the <br />surrounding buildings as part of <br />previous, alterations, the storefront <br />should be restored to the original <br />footprint and: building line., <br />• Replace modified aluminum entries <br />and windows. Rebuild to a form more <br />in keeping with the original design. <br />• Open blocked or boarded -up <br />windows and transoms. If the <br />transom covering is removed and <br />mechanical systems and other <br />interior modifications become visible, <br />place a gray panel on the interior <br />window. <br />• Reinstall canopies if there is evidence <br />that they previously existed. <br />Canopies provide a cohesive quality <br />to the pedestrian experience. They <br />have a longer life than fabric awnings. <br />Most buildings, had canopies rather <br />than awnings. <br />Residential Buildings <br />Porches are frequently the most <br />modified portion of a house. <br />Returningi a porch to its original <br />design will make a positive visual <br />impact to, the house and the <br />neighborhood. <br />• If a porch has been lowered, consider <br />raising it to its original level. <br />• If the original columns have been <br />replaced with another material and <br />design, consider replacing the <br />columns with columns which are <br />compatible with the original design <br />and material. <br />• If porches have been closed to <br />provide additional space in the house, <br />Design Standards for the City of Paris, Texas 22 <br />