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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 blacktopped. Front yard areas shall not be fenced and fences shall 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. Not Recommended Telephone or utility poles with high-intensity overhead lights should be installed so that they cannot be seen from the thoroughfare. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the picket fence, the privacy fence, and the stonescaping within the privacy fence as it conforms to the Standards and Guidelines for Riverside Drive and is also not very noticeable to the public right of way. On a motion by Jerry Niezgodski with a second by Lynn Patrick to accept application as submitted. Vote: 6-0 COA 2011-0502B was approved as submitted. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 4 May 2011 Application Number: 2011-0502C Property Location: 1130 E. Wayne Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Tudor Revival/1928/Whitcomb&Keller Property Owner: Kimberly and Matthew Bloom Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This two storey brick Tudor Revival home has the original asbestos tile on the steep gable roof and steel casement windows with six lights and stationary transoms. The windows have brick header course sills and brick soldier course lintels. There is a round arch entry in the front gable with a brick corbelled door surround. There is a diamond brick pattern above the entry door. A gabled wood canopy with brackets is above the side door and the chimney on the west side of the house is brick with a stone cap. There is a one storey enclosed rear porch ALTERATIONS: The enclosed back porch was a noted later addition to the house in the 1986 survey card. APPLICATION ITEMS: Demolish attached porch. Construct 2 -story addition in rear of home per attached drawings. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: This project will remove the rear enclosed porch that is not original to the house. A 2 storey addition will be constructed per drawings. The windows will be Anderson 400 Series Casement windows to match original window configuration. The GAF Slateline roofing material will compliment the current roofing material on the main house. The masonry materials will match the brick and mortar of the original house; the window sills will be brick. All exterior trims will match existing. A gabled rear entry in the new addition will match the style of the side entry. Please refer to attached product information and drawings. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wayne Street Local Historic District III. NEW CONSTRUCTION New construction includes any new building or structure constructed within the boundaries of the historic district, or any new addition to an existing building. New construction should be designed considering the appearance of the other buildings in the neighborhood. A. HEIGHT AND PROPORTION The majority of structures in the district are two stories high and are square, rectangular, or irregular in plan. There are a few story -and -a -half residences. The prevalent facade proportions are between a 1:1 and a 1:2 height -to -width ratio. Required The height of a new structure and its height -to -width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the district. The building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure and no less than that of the lowest existing structure of the same type in the same block. Facade proportions shall be established by permitting no structure with a facade wider or narrower than those existing in the same block. Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. Recommended