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DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Homeowner wishes to remove 3 pear trees on south side of driveway because in the fall the pears litter the area, making it difficult to access the car. Per Brent Thompson, City Forester, "Pear by house is too close and pear by sidewalk planted under maple could be removed. Maybe save the middle pear or replace." STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wavne Street: I. THE ENVIRONMENT A. THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT Recommended Whenever possible, the original features should be restored. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to buildings, sidewalks or streets that are causing deterioration to those elements should be removed. As much natural vegetation as possible should be preserved. If large shrubs become unsightly to the point of detracting from the historic character of the house or site, they should be cut back and allowed to rejuvenate. Dead and diseased material should be selectively removed. Trees and major landscaping elements that must be removed for one reason or another should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. 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. The curb height should be sufficient to maintain adequate drainage of the street. If older light fixtures are taken down in the city, they should be reserved for use in the historic district. Light fixtures on top of the brick pillars at the Eddy Street entryway should be replaced according to these standards. B. BUILDING SITE, LANDSCAPING AND ACCESSORIES Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings and newspapers. New site work should be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the building's historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. All high intensity security lights should be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings or other elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor L-lackivyycd. Fivin pud punas shall not be fenced and fences snail not extend forward beyond the setback line of the house. The installation of unsightly devices such as television reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from the public thoroughfare. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of removal of the 2 pear trees as suggested by City Forester. Middle pear tree may be removed only if replaced with an acceptable tree species from attached listing provided by City Forester. On a motion by Linda Riley for approval of application as amended by applicant to accept staff recommendation to remove only two trees as recommended by city forester with a second by Jerry Niezgodski Vote: 4-0 COA 2010-0412 was approved as amended with a unanimous vote STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: April 13, 2010 Application Number: 2010-0413 Property Location: 830 N. Michigan Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: 20's century functional/1913 Property Owner: City of South Bend Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark in a Local Historic District Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Utilitarian structure with a cylindrical footprint. Brick construction with limestone trim at top. ALTERATIONS: none 3