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• Original wall materials should be repaired or restored in kind. • Original historical building materials should not be covered with other finish materials, including, but not limited to: aluminum, vinyl, plastic, asphalt sheets or shingles, brick veneers or plywood unless such materials reasonably replicate the original historical look of the building. • Wall finishes should be compatible with the existing character of the buildings in Pahoa. • Walls of buildings should have a consistent finish. • Wood siding should be consistent in a horizontal or vertical direction • Walls of exposed concrete block or plywood siding (T1-11) should not be used • Plywood may be used on new construction only if battens are used to create board and batten look. • Composite siding like Hardy plank and board may be used as long as it has a distinctive wood grain look. Architectural Details The decorative details of shape, color and texture Traditional plantation style architecture reflects an era when building materials were expensive and labor costs were low. Because of this architectural ornamentation and details were limited to the buildings main fagade. • Architectural details should be simple and not overly ornate. • Original architectural details should be preserved on any buildings being rehabilitated. • Ornamentation from the Plantation era should be incorporated into new construction, including vents, canopies, false fronts, cornices, brackets, transoms, kick plates, doors and windows. • Details should be well integrated with the design and not appear as "add ons" or after thoughts. • Design motifs should reflect meaningful symbols or forms from the surrounding environment. • Trim and pattern relief should be used to break up the monotony on large long structures. • New construction should not be overly cluttered with ornamentation detail. 15 Page