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yard is open to that street. There are two 4' gates of the same fence panel proposed, one in the rear of the house and one in the front off the driveway. In May 2015 the Commission approved a 4' wrought iron fence to be added to the west front lawn that extends back on the north lawn. From photographs recently taken by our preservation specialist, it appears that fence was not installed. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: n/a STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: EAST WAYNE STREET I. THE ENVIRONMENT B. BUILDINGSITE, LANDSCAPING AND ACCESSORIES Individual properties in the district are characterized by a house located in the center of a flat lawn, often divided by a walk leading to the front entrance. Several of the residences are sited on two or more building lots; however, the preponderance of the homes have been erected on a single lot. Most of the properties include a double garage, usually located at the rear of the property. The majority of garages are accessed from straight driveways leading from the main thoroughfare, while a few are accessed from the alley. There are also a few homes with a covered carport located at the rear of the property, as well as a few with circular driveways. Driveway and sidewalk materials include concrete, asphalt and brick. All of the properties have trees and most have trimmed shrubbery and/or hedges. Most of the houses conform to a uniform setback line within each block Required Major landscaping items, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs (house numbers) and benches which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Structures such as gazebos, patio decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, greenhouses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trellises and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and the neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public walkway. Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings and newspapers. New site work should be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the building's historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. All high- intensity security lights should be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings or other elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. Front yard areas shall not be fenced and fences shall not . extend forward beyond the setback line of the house. The installation of unsightly devices such as television reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from the public thoroughfare. Not Recommended Telephone or utility poles with high-intensity overhead lights should be installed so that they cannot be seen from the thoroughfare. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. Debra Parcell, Deputy Director Commissioner Buccellato moved to approve application as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Five in favor, none opposed. Vote: 5 — 0 COA#2016-0329 Approved. 4. 1130 E. Jefferson Blvd. COA#2016-0331 East Wayne Street Representation by Lou Miller, 1130 E Jefferson Blvd. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 31 March 2016 Application Number: 2016-0331 Property Location: 1130 E. Jefferson Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Colonial Revival/ 1939Bon Durant House Property Owner: Louis and Jennifer Miller Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This is a two story frame, irregular plan Colonial Revival house with a hip roof with simple cornice molding and dentils. Windows are 6/6 and 6/9 double hung with brick flat arch windows at first floor with wood panel sections below sill and cut stone sills second floor. The entry is central with fluted pilasters and Corinthian capitals supporting broken pediments with scroll detailing. A two door garage is attached in rear with a hip roof with hip dormers. Two brick chimneys are at opposite ends of central block.