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B. Treatment: Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re -roofing, glazing or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The Commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. Renovation and Additions: Renovation is the modification of a structure which does not alter the general massing while an addition is a change in mass. A modification which involves the removal of a part of the landmark should be considered under demolition. Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1. Structure: Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 2. Material: Additions and improvements involving 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 existing trim in shape and size. b. Siding materials: the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when renovation is considered. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not recommend the installation of the vinyl replacement windows. It recommends the installation of wood sash packs or inserts. Petitioner amended COA 2009-1214, substituting wood sash packs or inserts in place of the proposed vinyl replacement window. On a motion by Jerry Niezgodski with a second by Linda Riley Vote: 5-0 COA 2009-1214 was approved as amended: Substituting wood sash packs or inserts in place of the proposed vinyl replacement window. B. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION 1. City Cemetery update Elicia Dadlow-Nomination has been set aside for December and will proceed in January. C. LOCAL LANDMARKS 1. St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery — Madison Twp. Update Catherine Hostetler -Presented at the Land Use Committee of St. Joseph County Council and the proposed Landmark was sent forward to full Council with unanimous favorable recommendation. It is on 1.12.2010 County Council agenda. 2. Rushton Apartments Created a Local Landmark by the City of South Bend on 11.23.2009 III. HEARING OF VISITORS No visitors 0