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RECOMMENDATION The Local Landmarks guidelines follow the rehabilitation model. The applicant is proposing to convert the Toth State Bank into four apartment units. As part of this project the owner will restore all terra cotta features, repair, reglaze some existing double -hung windows, repair some existing fire -rated windows, repair, reglaze and repaint existing transom, repair some existing fixed window units, replace, beyond repair, window units with new wood, double -hung Pella windows and infill two first floor windows on the south elevation with glass block. The applicant is also proposing to restore front entry transom and wood sash, and install new single full light aluminum doors with bronze anodized color. The existing wood interior vestibule doors, ceramic mosaic floor and wood trim will remain. The owner is proposing to remove the overhead service door located in the west elevation and replace it with painted insulated steel or fiberglass flush panel doors with peephole. The remaining space will be in filled with brick as will the basement man -door also located on the west fagade. The owner will also remove the section of plywood from the second floor of the west fagade infill with brick and two new double -hung wood window units. The staff has been out to the site with the owners and contractors to review the project and finds the proposed plans to be sensitive to the structure. The only variation that might be seen as inappropriate is the installation of glass block in the two first floor center windows located on the south elevation. These windows are four feet from a neighboring house obscuring them from street view. Using glass block would offer the necessary security and privacy while still letting in what little light reaches them. The staff finds the project to be a sensitive rehabilitation and adaptive reuse and recommends approval. Plans/specifications and photographs will be distributed at the Commission meeting 3/20/00.