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The site at 66206 1'11ami R()ad cunsisLr, 01 ;i l., LE, 1030': crorss gabled building wiLh a Queen Anne spindIeworlc veranda, a batik barn of the same period, and numerous supporting outbuildings It is a very intact example of a laLc, 19Lh century Midwest farmstead. Staff review of the proposed changes to this site are as follows: 1. The landscaping features to be removed, juniper family shrubs and trees, are not original; an HPC photo of the structure from the 1977 survey shows these features as significantly smaller, perhaps newly installed. The staff recommends that the owner be allowed to remove these plantings as they encroach upon the house. Removal would increase the visibility of the spindlework veranda from Miami Road. The owner has no current scheme for replacement but plans to submit a separate application when appropriate. 2. The existing roofing material is Copper Lok asphalt shingle. Reroofing as proposed is appropriate. 3. The rear kitchen wing appears to have been constructed within a few years of the main house as the foundation is similar to that of the house. Removing the existing 1/1 double hung sash in north face of the wing is not in keeping with standards B and C(2)(3) as sited above as it alters the window opening, introduces foreign materials, and therefore alters the character and style of this portion of the structure. The staff recommends against the alteration of this window opening. 4. The Existing storm cellar door is inoperable, having been blocked in from within all(] sealed from without. It still contributes to the structure visually, howe,.e.r. Removal of this element and installation of a deck would alter the historic context of the landmark. From this perspective, this part of the proposal is also not in keeping with standards B and C(1)(2). Construction of a deck, however, could perhaps be done in such a way as to retain the storm cellar door and to be removable at a later date. 5. The rough cut cinderblock garage dates to the early twentieth century and appears to have been originally- constructed as an automobile garage. The Existing metal door is not original, dating from approximately the 1950's, and is in fair condition. Removal of this door and the adjacent entry door of the same material is appropriate. The owner's proposal would not a1Lec the original masonry opening of the structure. The staff recommends, however, that a replacement door more compatible with the style and character of the structure be sought. 6. The existing wood panel door appears Lo be original and i•, ill fair condition. Installation of metal door is not, appcopriat.e from a materials standpoint, but may be appropriate from a form and style standpoint. The staff recommends that model # CS7007,