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gable. There is an extended ell addition to the side. This replicates the structure that appears in the 1875 Atlas. There is a low addition on the west side of this barn that is in poor condition. There is a silo constructed of stacked vertical slabs that are banded at regular intervals with metal rings. The silo is obscured by trees and overgrown vegetation. ALTERATIONS: The silo does not appear in the 1875 Atlas engraving of the farm. The roofing materials are not original to the structure. The siding is noted on the survey card by Camile Fife of the Westerly Group as being modern; and windows may be replacements. The pole barn is a later addition. APPLICATION ITEMS: Replace existing roof on barn with Fabral Horizon S Series concealed fastener standing seam metal roofing in green. Includes removing existing shingles down to roof sheeting.(Refer to page 6 of 10 for product information.) Replace existing west side addition with new building: New building to match existing footprint dimensions. New west wall height to be 7'. Main pole barn west roof slope to extend to new exterior wall. Roofing and siding to match existing. (See attached elevation plans.) Pole barn siding: Replace existing board and batton siding with Fabral Mighti-Rib metal exposed fastener system siding. This will replicate the wood board and batton system. Color to match existing. (Refer to pages 9& 10 of 10.) Remove non-functioning silo. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT. The property owners have engaged Tim Van Overberghe of Van Overberghe's LLC to upgrade their barn. They propose to replace the roofing system with a standing seam steel roofing system. They also propose to demolish the west side addition and construct in the same footprint a new taller addition that will follow the roofline of the main barn. This new addition will have the same steel roofing material as the main structure and will be sided with steel siding that will replicate the board and batton siding system currently on the pole barn. They also propose to remove a non functioning and failing silo. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: 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 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 new pole barn addition. Staff recommends approval of the siding. The Landmark Standards allow for alternative materials if it duplicates the original, which the proposed steel siding does. Staff recommends approval of the new steel standing seam roofing system which will replace the non -original asphalt shingle material. Staff recommends the approval of the demolition of the silo. Prepared by C. D. Hostetler, Director On a motion by Lynn Patrick with a second by Tom Gordon to approve. Vote: 6 — 0 Unanimous. COA#2014-1006C Approved. B. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION — None. III. HEARING OF VISITORS —None. IV. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — September 15, 2014 latest draft approved by consent. B. TREASURER'S REPORT 1. Location Report — Distributed. 7