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Recommended Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. Aluminum or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative to maintaining the original surface material. When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the original wood. However it must be noted that such material can contribute to the deterioration of the structure from moisture and insects. Mortar joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems or when sufficient mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color, texture, joint size, method of application, and joint profile. Prohibited Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new material, such as artificial-stone, brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt shingles, which is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed. Sandblasting or the use of harsh detergents shall not be used on masonry or stucco. This method of cleaning erodes the surface material and accelerates deterioration. Not Recommended Waterproof or water repellent coatings or surface consolidation treatments should not be used unless required to solve a specific problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently unnecessary, expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of the masonry. Mortar joints which do not need repointing should not be. Repointing should not be done with mortar of high Portland cement content, which can often create a bond that is stronger than the building materials. This can cause deterioration as a result of differing coefficient of expansion and the differing porosity of the material and the mortar, which can result in serious damage to adjacent brick. Paint should not be removed from masonry surfaces indiscriminately. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed project. Report prepared by Elicia D. Feasel, Assistant Director On a motion by Lynn Patrick with a second by Kevin Buccellato to approve as submitted. Vote: 7 — 0 Unanimous. COA #2013 -0701B Approved. 2.20501 Cleveland COA #2013 -0702 SJC Local Landmark No Representation STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 8 August 2013 Application Number: 2013 -0712 Property Location: 20501 Cleveland -Cripe Witter Cemetery Architectural Style/Date /Architect or Builder: Circa 1850 Property Owner: German Township Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Small cemetery off Cleveland Road shaded by a canopy of tall trees. Stone markers indicating grave sites are scattered; some are leaning against others, some are leaning against trees; many are missing entirely or broken and scattered throughout cemetery. ALTERATIONS: Not applicable APPLICATION ITEMS: Addition of 2 signs 13'x5' facing Cleveland Road and 14' x 2' /z' facing parking area. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Install 2 signs per selection: Cripe Witter Cemetery, Established 1836, Hours 9am4pm the 3'x5' sign will face Cleveland and the 4'x 2 '' /s' will face the parking lot. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: F. &M No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and super - graphics will also be disallowed. Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per business. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of both signs on the north and south edges of this Cemetery so that it can be identified from Cleveland and the parking lot with the hours clearly defined on both. Catherine D. Hostetler, Director On a motion by Lynn Patrick with a second by Tom Gordon to approve as submitted. Vote: 7 — 0 Unanimous. COA #2013 -0702 Approved. 3. 1013 E Jefferson COA #2013 -0731 Local Landmark Representation by Serena Howley, Owner STAFF REPORT