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<br /> <br /> <br />-Even though many roofing companies would recommend replacing the roof with asphalt <br />shingles, if maintained properly, the existing roof could still last for a long time. <br /> <br />-A roof inspection from a reputable company that has experience with clay tile roofs would <br />be recommended to determine any necessary maintenance. It would be critical to remove <br />some of the roofing and examining the fabric underneath to get a better idea of the overall <br />condition of the roof. Full roof replacement might not be necessary in the future. <br />Depending on an inspection, there might be options for minor repairs. <br /> <br />-Maintaining the clay tile roof would be more true to the original historic material of the <br />building. However, there are a number of other substitute products on the market that could <br />offer an acceptable compromise. One such example is McElroy Metal a roofing company <br />that specializes in metal roofing materials. They offer a product that simulates tile roofing. <br />They also have a service center in the St. Louis area. Substitute products such as these <br />would be more satisfactory than asphalt shingles in terms of historic value. Another <br />example is Renaissance Roofing, a St. Louis based company that specializes in historic <br />roofing. They often can find replacement tiles. <br /> <br />-As a new historic district, it would be important to remain true to the architectural integrity <br />of the buildings, especially when acceptable alternative materials could be available. <br /> <br />-The other buildings in the district probably had shingles used for roof replacement due to <br />cost, but there are other materials on the market that could provide acceptable options. <br />Staff pointed out that this Historic District was only designated by the City in 2010, which <br />is why the roof replacement for other buildings in the district were not reviewed and asphalt <br />shingles were used. <br /> <br />replacement in the future should be with either clay tiles or an acceptable alternative material, <br />other than asphalt shingles, in order to maintain the architectural integrity of the building. <br /> <br />5.b. Discussion Proposition H (Commissioner Discussion No Vote Required) <br /> <br />The Chairperson proposed that discussion of Proposition H be postponed to the next meeting to <br />allow more time for members to think about. <br /> <br />Questions, Comments and Discussion <br /> <br /> <br />-, the <br /> report on the condition of the building and if that report could be made available <br />to HPC members. Staff stated that the report <br />operational and facility needs, the physical conditions of the Annex, and whether the Annex <br />could be reconfigured to meet existing and future public safety needs. It was not an <br />identification of what should be renovated or repaired in the Annex if the Police <br />Department vacated that building. The study was prepared in consultation with the Police <br />Department to identify facility needs, and compare to local, state and federal standards and <br />best practices for public safety facilities. Staff stated the document would be made <br />available to the HPC members. Staff added that City Council stated a commitment to <br />preserve the buildings included in Proposition H and intent to form a committee to explore <br />how to do so. Council would like for HPC to be involved in that process. HPC is advisory <br />to staff, so comments on this matter would be communicated to City Council through staff. <br /> <br />tğŭĻ Ћ ƚŅ Ќ <br /> <br />