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materials and ratios'of the existing'structures `should be carried through in the additions. Care should <br />be taken not to change or alter the following: <br />1. Structure—Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be <br />accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and <br />construction. . <br />2. Material—Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark <br />should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An <br />alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. <br />a. wood ----411 wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. <br />b. siding materials the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of <br />original materials with additional siding. Structures already sided with <br />incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when <br />"renovation is considered... <br />D. Demolition <br />Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the public safety, and <br />demolition is the only alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or . <br />other descriptive methods should a make of both the exterior and interior. of the landmark. The <br />person or agency responsible for demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for this <br />documentation. <br />E. Movin <br />The moving of landmarks is discouraged, however, moving is preferred to demolition. When moving <br />is necessary, the owner, of the landmark must apply to the Commission for a Certificate of <br />Appropriateness. <br />F. Signs <br />No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and <br />super -graphics will also be disallowed: Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per <br />business. _ <br />G. Buildinu Site and Landscaning <br />1. Reauired <br />Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs. (house numbers) <br />and benches which reflect the property's history and development shall be ietained <br />Dominant land contours shall be retained: Structures such as: gazebos;=patio decks, -'fixed . - <br />- barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new walls, fountains; fixed`°`" - __ <br />-garden furniture, trellises, and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic <br />- - character of the site and neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public way. <br />2. Recommended <br />New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property _ <br />found in photographs; drawings; and newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close roximi - <br />- - -- . - p. tY-. : to the building that are causing deterioration to the buildings historic fabric should be <br />removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately <br />= replaced by suitable flora: Front yard areas should not be fenced except incases where '- <br />n.: , historic documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. Fencing should be <br />character with the buildings style, materials, and scale. ; <br />3. Prohibited <br />--No changes maybe made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items; -- <br />trees, fencing, walkways;: outbuildings, and other elements before" evaluating their importance ; <br />to the property's history and development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into <br />parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. The installation of unsightly devices such as TV. <br />reception dishes -and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed <br />from public thoroughfares. ` <br />
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