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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. Siens
<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. Buildine 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 furniture, 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 blacktopped. 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: The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for replacing windows recommends "using the same
<br />sash and pane configuration and other design details. If using the same kind of material is not technically or economically
<br />feasible when replacing windows deteriorated beyond repair, then a compatible substitute material may be considered." Staff
<br />believes that the approved COA 1980-0219 windows satisfied the Secretary of the Interior's Standards as they were of wood
<br />construction and were designed to resemble the pattern and repetition exemplified in the existing windows with transoms on east
<br />facade and double transoms on west facade. As the new windows do not retain the same sash and pane configuration that was
<br />previously approved by the Commission, are a change of material from wood to vinyl, alters the style and original form in a way
<br />that detracts from the character of the landmark, and replaced existing windows that were not demonstrably deteriorated beyond
<br />repair, staff recommends denial. Staff recommends that if the applicants reapply for a COA with another option, the Commission
<br />request to the Building Department a hold on the Ordinance Violation Citation.
<br />Elicia Feasel, Executive Director
<br />Deb Parcell, Deputy Director
<br />Letter by owner Kristi Matteoni, read. Explained owners' intent was to maintain the integrity of
<br />the building, not to jump the process. Discussed previous maintenance on the property, and
<br />openness to exploring window solution for the project suggested by Indiana Landmarks.
<br />Ayoka Paek, Building Department, 125 S. Lafayette: responded to question about Building
<br />Department regulations regarding installation of wood storms over vinyl windows, deferring to
<br />the Building Commissioner or Jim Markle as the person better suited to questions involving
<br />structures and commercial building code, as her position involves zoning issues.
<br />Public Comment:
<br />Jack Smith, 220 South William Street, gave an impassioned plea to do what is right for the
<br />building, maintaining its integrity. Don't touch it with vinyl.
<br />Paul Worland, 325 West Northshore - taught early that windows are the portal to the soul of the
<br />home. Given the importance of this building it is incumbent on the commission to hold the
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