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LANDMARK GUIDELINES: The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate. 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 structure 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 he 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 and addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the project as it conforms to the West North Shore Standards and Guidelines as well as the Group B Standards for Landmarks. The design is sympathetic to the scale and architecture of the home and will not be visible from the main thoroughfare. Owners Jerry and Martha Kline in attendance to represent the application. On a motion by Jerry Niezgodski with a second by Mike Voll to accept application as submitted. Vote: 5-0. COA 2011-1201 Approved unanimously. B. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION 1. Sons of Israel -Public hearing scheduled for 23 January 2012. 2. West LaSalle Street NR District -Update. C. LANDMARKS 1. 1922 Portage Avenue Second Reading -Staff seeks a recommendation from the Commission to forward this application to the South Bend Common Council. On a motion by Mike Voll with a second by Lynn Patrick to advance the proposal of the Landmark application of 1922 Portage Avenue to the South Bend Common Council. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous. III. HEARING OF VISITORS IV. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 21, 2011 approved by consensus. B. TREASURER'S REPORT —Distributed. Report on encumbered funds. C. STAFF REPORTS 1. Correspondence —Circulated. 2. Routine Maintenance Exclusion Approvals —Distributed. Discussion of 557 Edgewater. 2