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Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not
<br />require a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed
<br />treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces.
<br />C. Renovation and Additions
<br />Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while an addition, is a change in mass. A
<br />modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition).
<br />Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular
<br />examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of
<br />overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the
<br />additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following:
<br />1. Structure—Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to
<br />cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction.
<br />2. Material—Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material
<br />as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the
<br />original.
<br />a. wood—all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size.
<br />b. siding materials—the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with
<br />additional siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar
<br />to the original when renovation is considered.
<br />D. Demolition
<br />Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only
<br />alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should be made of both the
<br />exterior and interior of the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for
<br />this documentation.
<br />E. Moving
<br />The moving of landmarks is discouraged, however, moving is preferred to demolition. When moving is necessary, the owner of
<br />the landmark must apply to the Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
<br />F. Sims
<br />No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and super-graphics will also be
<br />disallowed. Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per business.
<br />G. Building Site and Landscanine
<br />1. Required
<br />Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs (house numbers) and benches which
<br />reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Structures
<br />such as: gazebos, patio decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new walls, fountains,
<br />fixed garden f imiture, trellises, and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and
<br />neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public way.
<br />2. Recommended
<br />New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs,
<br />drawings, and newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to
<br />the buildings historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be
<br />immediately replaced by suitable flora. Front yard areas should not be fenced except in cases where historic
<br />documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. Fencing should be in character with the buildings style,
<br />materials, and scale.
<br />3. Prohibited
<br />No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways,
<br />outbuildings, and other elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. Front
<br />yard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor black-topped. The installation of unsightly devices
<br />such as TV reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from public
<br />thoroughfares.
<br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not recommend approval of the roof deviation from flat to asymmetrical gable and
<br />does not recommend a roof on only half of the structure as it does not conform to the standards and guidelines, A, B, and C. Staff
<br />recommends rear second story addition with gable roof, however, is not recommending the proposed window and siding
<br />treatments as they can be considered an incompatible material as reference in C, 2. Staff recommends that the owner be in
<br />compliance with the Building Department at the request of the Building Commissioner.
<br />Elicia Feasel, Executive Director
<br />Owner offered the following considerations beyond the original application to include standard
<br />gabled roof rather than asymmetrical, roof to cover entire structure; one color of siding on addition
<br />at rear of building.
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