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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: April 30, 2007 Application Number: 2007-0430A Property Location: 212 Sunnyside/228 Sunnyside Property Owner: Mary and Lou LaPierre Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street LHD Rating: Contributing STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT: APPLICATION ITEMS: Place metal cabinet in row. North of Driveway (228 Sunnyside) STANDARDS: I. THE ENVIORNMENT A. THE DISTRICT ENVIORNMENT RECOMMENDED:... When replacement of utility poles or power supply lines is necessary, consideration should be given to underground conduits or utility poles erected along rear property lines... B. BUILDING SITE, LANDSCAPING AND ACCESSORIES, REQUIRED: ... Structures such as ... fixed garden furniture, trellises and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and the neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public walkway. PROHIBITED:... The installation of unsightly devices such as television reception dashers and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from the public thoroughfare. APPENDIX B Landscape Assessment Summary. Please see attached. RECOMMENDATION: Although this is a relocation of a cabinet in the public right of way to another location in the public right of way that does not obstruct the view of traffic in the street from the LaPierre's driveway, Staff does not recommend approval. The Communications and Utility Companies need to develop ways of installing their equipment so that it does not interfere with the ambiance of a neighborhood. This type of utilitarian apparatus should be located in alleyways or in the rear of resident's property and not along the thoroughfare as is stated in the East Wayne Street Standards. However, Staff understands that both the LaPierres, City Engineering and AT&T prefer the proposed location.