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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 he 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 the 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. 2. Material—Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a. wood—all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the siding. The Landmark Standards allow for alternative materials if it duplicates the original, which the proposed steel siding does. The current condition of the structure is porous and the insulation is obvious through the gaps in the wood siding throughout the barn. The original fabric of the bam has been modified through the decades and the original wood siding will be under the proposed steel siding. Also it is unclear if the barn is actually landmarked. The Ordinance to landmark this property cites that "The improvements located upon said land can be commonly described as 13271 Adams Road"; the survey cards record only the c.1871 house and 1976 correspondence only mention the landmarking of the house. Prepared by C. D. Hostetler, Director On a motion by Mike Voll with a second by Jerry Niezgodski to approve as submitted. Vote: 5 – 0 Unanimous. COA#2013-1107A Approved. B. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION 1. City Cemetery – update III. HEARING OF VISITORS IV. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 21, 2013 approved by general consent. – October 25, 2013 approved by general consent. B. TREASURER'S REPORT –Distributed. Discussion of 106 Environmental Review and how it relates to the funding the City issues to HPC each year. C. STAFF REPORTS 1. Correspondence –Circulated. 2. Routine Maintenance Exclusion Approvals None. 3. Director's Report –Distributed. 4. Assistant Director Report –Distributed. Highlights of National Conference. 5. Preservation Specialist Report None. 6. Legal Counsel –Discussion regarding when South Bend became incorporated; Larry is seeking the exact date. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Presidents Report – Distributed Indiana Open'Door Law highlights.— V. ighlights. V. OLD BUSINESS 2