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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 ht 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the fencing as it conforms to the Group B standards for Landmarks and will not detract from the site or infringe on the Station. On a motion by Mike Voll with a second by Dave Steinhauer to approve application as submitted. Vote: 5-0 COA 2011-0816 was approved unanimously. 2. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: August 29, 2011 Application Number: 2011-0829 Property Location: 818 Leland Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: 1899/Free Classic Property Owner: John R. Hayden and Abigail L. Palko Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park LHD Rating: Omitted in 2005 Survey DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This is a two storey home with an irregular plan set upon a brick foundation. The walls are wood clapboard on the first storey with wood shingle on the second storey and in the gable. The roof is cross gable with cornice returns and a dormer which breaks the roof line on wing. The roof is covered with dimensional asphalt shingles. The windows are 1/1 double hung with moulded entablatures. There is a corner porch between the central gable and wing with square wood supports on brick piers with a simple balustrade and moulded cornice. ALTERATIONS: The home was restored to a single family residence from three apartments; and completely rehabbed inside and outside with the removal of all non-contributing additions and alterations. There was 4x8 2008 addition to create a new rear entry and a redesign of the back hip roof to accommodate the addition. The east side windows were reconfigured to two shorter double windows, the bathroom window was removed and replaced with a higher window. Three square windows were installed in the north wall of the dining room and the kitchen window on the north wall was shortened. Glass bock was installed in the basement windows. APPLICATION ITEMS: Fence in the back of the property. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Owner proposes a Freedom brand Concord style black aluminum fence 4'-6" high to be installed in the rear of the property along three sides of the house, attached to posts. Two 48" walk gates to be installed, one in the rear and one on the alley side. The space between pickets is open, including the view from the front. The fourth side of house shares the chain link fence of the neighboring property. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook I. THE ENVIRONMENT B. BUILDING SITE, LANDSCAPING & ACCESSORIES This section focuses on individual properties and amenities. Building sites tend to be irregularly shaped, of varying topography and with different setbacks with regard to plots. Alleys are generally behind houses. Landscape accessories like fences are unique to each structure. Chapin Place presents a unique situation within the district. Applications from properties that have property lines on Chapin Place will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Required Fencing, walkways, outbuildings, private yard lights, signs (i.e. house numbers) and benches (visible from the street) as well as trees located in a yard or tree lawn which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. A tree located in such areas shall only be removed if the removal is required due to storm damage, disease, threatened damage to a structure or for such other reason acceptable to the Historic Preservation Commission. Storm damaged or