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contours shall be retained. Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trellises, and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public way. 2. Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings, and newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the buildings historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Front yard areas should not be fenced except in cases where historic documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. Fencing should be in character with the buildings style, materials, and scale. 3. Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings, and 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. The installation of unsightly devices such as TV reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from public thoroughfares. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for replacing windows recommends "using the same sash and pane configuration and other design details. If using the same kind of material is not technically or economically feasible when replacing windows deteriorated beyond repair, then a compatible substitute material may be considered." Staff believes that the approved COA 1980-0219 windows satisfied the Secretary of the Interior's Standards as they were of wood construction and were designed to resemble the pattern and repetition exemplified in the existing windows with transoms on east facade and double transoms on west facade. As the new windows do not retain the same sash and pane configuration that was previously approved by the Commission, are a change of material from wood to vinyl, alters the style and original form in a way that detracts from the character of the landmark, and replaced existing windows that were not demonstrably deteriorated beyond repair, staff recommends denial. Staff recommends that if the applicants reapply for a COA with another option, the Commission request to the Building Department a hold on the Ordinance Violation Citation. Elicia Feasel Executive Director Deb Parcell Deputy Director