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selectively removed. Do not dump leaves and grass clippings on planted slopes as this practice will kill much of the low ground cover and leave soil more susceptible to erosion. 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. Prohibited Existing relationships of buildings and their environments shall not be destroyed through widening existing streets, application of asphalt or other bituminous coverings, or by introducing new streets or parking lots. Signs, Streetlights, benches, major landscaping items, fencing, walkways and paving materials which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. The introduction of heavy trucks or similar vehicles in the District shall be prohibited. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the project. The reconfiguration of Riverside Drive will impact an area of Brown Field Park that is currently part of a hillock that is not used for pedestrians or recreation. It will not adversely impact any architectural features in the Riverside Drive Local Historic District. The new roundabout and change to Riverside Drive will create additional pathways to the current River Walk and create a safer intersection with more visibility and pedestrian safety. The proposed 10 foot concrete pathway is located in the same area as a footpath and will not involve the removal of any significant trees. (Photot#3) The lighting style of the Main Street -B set on Barrington posts proposed for Brown Field Park attempts to imitate the Cutter lamp style found in the Riverside Drive LHD. All of the project drawings include appropriate landscaping. On a motion by Todd Zeiger to approve with a second by Jerry Niezgodski Vote: 6-0 COA 2010-1206C was approved with a unanimous vote. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: November 4, 2010 Application Number: 2010-1101Revised Property Location: 2025 Mishawaka Firehouse #9 Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Dormer Front Bungalow/1926/Ernest W. Young Property Owner: South Bend Fire Department Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: One and half storey dormer front bungalow on a square plan with an offset brick chimney set on a brick foundation with a stone string course at the base. The walls have aluminum siding at the second storey, the rest of the exterior walls are stretcher bond brick. There is a two storey tower with a flat roof at the rear. The asphalt shingled roof has a side gable with aluminum sided knee braces and large front and rear gable dormers with the same aluminum siding. The front porch extends across the front of the firehouse and has a low brick wall with stone caps and brick pillars. The roof is an extension of the main roof with curved knee brace supports. There is a side shed canopy at the entry with similar bracing. The front entry at the porch is offset with multi -pane side lights. There is a side entry with multi -pane light door. There is a large garage door under the porch. The windows a 1/1 double hung sashes with stone sills. There is a square bay window with shed roof on the west side. ALTERATIONS: The 1979/1990 Survey card notes that the original glazed tile roof has been removed; that aluminum siding, storm windows and doors are replacements. The windows are not original to the structure. The current wood window sashes have insert lights with a composite plastic surround that are set into aluminum tracks. Two windows have been replaced with inserts, one on the first floor east side and the other in the upstairs bathroom on the south side with COA 2009-1214. APPLICATION ITEMS: Install 21 Renewal Anderson double hung, double tilt back, fibrex window systems, white in & white out. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The City wishes to replace the remaining non -original twenty-one windows with 21 fibrex (a composite wood and vinyl product) double hung insert systems that are to be custom built to replicate the current windows and fit inside the existing frames. The insert windows will have screens and storms and will not alter the interior trims or alter the appearance of the exterior trim. The windows will replicate the 1/1 double hung windows. The all wood brickmold will be wrapped with a white vinyl product to match current white aluminum brickmold. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: GrouD B Standards: A. Maintenance: The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structures or sites. 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