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a <br />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. New site work should be <br />appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. Plant materials <br />and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to <br />the building's historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be <br />removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. All high-intensity <br />security lights should be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. <br />Prohibited <br />No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, <br />trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings or other elements before evaluating their importance to the <br />property's history and development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots <br />nor paved nor blacktopped. Front yard areas shall not be fenced and fences shall not extend <br />forward beyond the setback line of the house. The installation of unsightly devices such as <br />television reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be <br />viewed from the public thoroughfare. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval as the project conforms to <br />the guidelines of the Riverside Drive District. <br />Prepared by Catherine D. Hostetler, Director <br />