Ben and Carrie Modlin vs. Historic Preservation Commission (COA#2019-1007A)

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E.Moving The moving of landmarks is discouraged,however,moving is preferred to demolition. When moving is necessary, the owner of the landmark must apply to the Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness. F. Signs No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and super-graphics will also be disallowed. Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per business. G.Building Site and Landscaping (These standards apply to both A and B) 1.Required Major landscaping items,trees,fencing,walkways,private yard lights,signs(house numbers)and benches which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Structures such as:gazebos,patio decks,fixed barbecue pits,swimming pools,tennis courts, green houses,new walls,fountains,fixed garden furniture,trellises,and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public way. 2.Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs,drawings,and newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the buildings historic fabric should be removed. However,trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Front yard areas should not be fenced except in cases where historic documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. Fencing should be in character with the buildings style,materials,and scale. 3.Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items,trees, fencing,walkways,outbuildings,and other elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. The installation of unsightly devices such as TV reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from public thoroughfares. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends allowing for the replacement of original siding.Staff does not recommend the proposed replacement siding because it does not conform to Group B Standards with additional consideration for the Notable rating of the property.Staff recommends a replacement siding that more closely resembles the original in style,size,and texture,preferably wood shiplap.Staff recommends that all trim around the windows,the roof gable,and the brackets replicate the original. Prepared by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator and Adam Toering Historic Preservation Specialist Commissioner Patrick Deegan joined the proceedings at 5:34 pm. PETITIONER COMMENTS: N/A COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION: Commissioner Stalheim:Agree that the siding should be replaced,that,from the material that is apparent,that little could be saved. That the Commission should consider allowing the replacement,but consider approval and focus more on retaining the bigger details that you see from the street:the fascia boards,the window trim,and focus on keeping those as accurate as possible,and forgo the cove detail of the shiplap for replacement siding,even though it is retroactive,with the stipulation in the approval so it doesn't become a precedent.That they retain any salvageable material,and keep it in good order,and since we know that plastic materials fail prematurely compared to other options—when this has to be replaced there's a stipulation in the approval that they come forward and it becomes a