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materials that characterize the property, and shall be differentiated from the old, and yet be compatible with the massing, size, scale and architectural features of the original structure. • • Reversibility: New work shall be applied such that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and environment will be maintained. 5.2 The Department of Interior "Standards.for Rehabilitation" and the Guidelines which accompany them are the starting point for storefront and downtown building design. However, in terms an approach (for example, "where does one start?"), a process might be defined for re- use. Restoration and renewal work shall follow these steps: • Historic pictures and/or research to determine authenticity of work is the most important starting point, thus avoiding guesswork, false application of history or a restoration theme. It also helps all parties visualize what is possible. • In some cases, apply for Historic Structures Report grant to do a com- plete analysis. • Study and articulate what is original, what is not, what should be retained and what is the character of the place. • Develop a design concept based on this data and the use/re-use. • Deal with code and technical matters as required using the appropriate specialists. 5.3 In downtown, the two-level, two-use nature of some buildings is impor- tant, thus each can be thought of as a "storefront" and an "upstairs," • which may require dual re-use considerations, accessibility solutions and other factors that might affect the re-use. Frequently the second level fronts are less changed or easier to restore than the storefronts below. • Image: The whole building works as the signature of the business(es) present,and is one large "sign"of its presence, nature and viability. • Storefronts: Maximize transparency, remembering that this is the advertising of the inside, it is inviting and provides light outward in the evenings. • Signboards: Typically signboards are located just above the transpar- ent storefronts. Small and interesting is better, with small spotlights for illumination. No backlighted plastic signs shall be allowed. Projecting signs (those that overhang the sidewalk) are acceptable as described in Section 4.3. • Awnings: Real, operable, fabric (canvas or stabilized natural fabric) are encouraged if originally present or on new construction. They pro- vide shade, rain protection, assist in store/business recognition and sign locations, and are a variable that is visually interesting. Awnings must not be regularized too much, nor become fixed or backlighting. Awnings on re-use projects shall conform to the description in Section 4.1 and 4.2. • Upper facade: Restore typical historic window patterns discovered in old photos, restore top of wall detail or overhanging cornice work - which acts as the eye-catching finale to the storefront. __.A New Bridge - Revitalizing Monticello's Downtown and Riverfront Page 3:38