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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 /> 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 /> Prepared by <br /> Elicia Feasel <br /> Historic Preservation Administrator <br /> and <br /> Adam Toering <br /> Historic Preservation Specialist <br />