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interior/aluminum clad exterior) within the existing frames. Exterior wood trim will be repaired, scraped and repainted with an oil based primer and two coats of a high performance latex paint. Exterior sills will be repaired or replaced as necessary. Steel lintels over windows will be repaired and repainted or replaced in-kind if deteriorated beyond repair. The projecting window bay metal roofs will be repaired, re -flashed and repainted or replaced in-kind if required. See March 5 letter from Indiana Landmarks regarding the state of the windows. Staff concurs that rehabilitating what is left of the original windows may not be the best option. There are about 130 windows on the Rushton, not counting the alcove where the new entrance is proposed. Many windows have entire sashes missing and a good number of the windows qualify as deteriorated beyond repair. The aluminum storm windows are nothing but frames, no screen, no glass and have not protected the windows for at least a decade. The proposed replacement is a suitable selection for the building as it will provide minimum visual change and will allow for the existing jamb to remain in place. A prototype unit is intended for installation for everyone to weigh in on. 4. The plan is for the doors to be repaired but they have been boarded up for a long time and haven't been thoroughly evaluated yet. If replacement is necessary, the owner proposes to retain the existing frame and replace the panel with a new unit in wood or aluminum that will be compatible with the original style. 5. Regarding masonry, the proposal is to perform selective tuck -pointing and repair to the limestone as required. Cracked or damaged brick will be replaced with brick to match as closely as possible. Old metal anchors will be removed and holes repaired. Open vertical joints are proposed to be ground out and repaired with a soft sealant joint to allow for movement, reducing the possible damage to the adjacent brick. 6. New exterior lighting is proposed under the covered south porch at the entry door and at the new west entrance, style to be determined. GROUP B LOCAL LANDMARK STANDARDS: 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 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 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 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,