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2. Recommended <br />New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in <br />photographs, drawings, and newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are <br />causing deterioration to the buildings historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials <br />that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Front yard areas should not be <br />fenced except in cases where historic documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. Fencing <br />should be in character with the buildings style, materials, and scale. <br />3. Prohibited <br />No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing, <br />walkways, outbuildings, and other elements before evaluating their importance to the property’s history and <br />development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. The <br />installation of unsightly devices such as TV reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in <br />areas where they can be viewed from public thoroughfares. <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends allowing for the replacement of original siding. Staff does not <br />recommend the proposed replacement siding because it does not conform to Group B Standards with additional <br />consideration for the Notable rating of the property. Staff recommends a replacement siding that more closely <br />resembles the original in style, size, and texture, preferably wood shiplap. Staff recommends that all trim around the <br />windows, the roof gable, and the brackets replicate the original. <br /> <br />Prepared by <br />Elicia Feasel <br />Historic Preservation Administrator <br /> <br />and <br /> <br />Adam Toering <br />Historic Preservation Specialist <br /> <br />