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vantage points. The skylights will brighten the rooms with natural light and thus allow for more livable space in the bungalow's second floor attic. The renovations will allow for enhanced contemporary use without great impact to the most important historic features -- the bell cast roof with purlins, the open front porch, the gabled dormers, the interesting front door -- of the home as seen from Riverside Drive. The owner has provided a letter detailing the proposed work as well as five pages of images and schematics. The contractor submitted images and a letter of the specifications for the side window installation. RECOMMENDATION The proposed project falls under the Group B Preservation Standards for Landmarks, and the following clauses aided staff's writing of a recommendation: I.) Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark, 2.) Should not cover singular examples of architectural detail, 3.) Should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity or over all appearance of the site, and 4.) Any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a. Wood — all wood trim should conform with the existing trim in shape and size.' Staff finds that the proposed installation of a new side window and two skylights to the rear slope of the roof will not detract from the "original form and unity of the landmark", "will not cover singular examples of architectural detail", and will be added in a manner that does not visually disrupt the appearance of the site. The materials and trim work for the installation of the side window will correspond to the wood and style of the existing windows. The new window will not have a great impact on the home's proportions and form due to its location to the rear of the residence. Mature landscaping and shadows from the neighboring home will also hide the window from most public views. The addition of the skylights, though not historically in keeping with a strict interpretation of the bungalow style, will not have great impact upon the home, its site and the views of the home from Riverside Drive. Some of neighboring houses may be able to see the skylights from their second floor windows, but from vantage points on the ground, the house will retain its historic form and gabled roofline with gabled dormers. The original and important roof shape will be retained. The skylights could be considered an additional treatment of the roof, which has already been long modified from the original wood shingle material. Staff recommends approval of: 1.) The installation of one 29" by 42" Pella window without muntins over the kitchen bump -out with wood exterior trim that replicates the existing trim, and 2.) The installation of two skylights (22" by 45") placed above the rear dormer gable as presented in the schematic provided by the homeowner. ' Preservation Standards for Historic Landmarks in South Bend and St. Josenh Countv.