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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. Buildine Site and Landscaoine
<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: Staff believes the current owner cannot be held accountable for the transgressions of previous
<br />owners, and recommends approval currently sought for the barn which was demolished. Work done to the property by the
<br />current owner without permits has been done in a sympathetic manner that does not detract from the overall historic character of
<br />the property, and has, in many cases, improved it. The work was done in a careful and intentional manner, with respect to the
<br />history of the property. As work accomplished by the current owner is in accord with the Group B Standards and Guidelines, and
<br />the owners are amenable to working with HPC and staff on projects moving forward, staff recommends approval of the outlined
<br />work which has been completed.
<br />Elicia Feasel, Executive Director
<br />Deb Parcell, Deputy Director
<br />Commissioner Molnar moved to strike bathroom and barn demolition from COA; COA to include
<br />remove wire fence, pour concrete pad for dumpster, and installation of egress window on house;
<br />balance of application items to become RME. Seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Two in favor,
<br />seven opposed.
<br />Vote: 2 — 7
<br />COA#2017-0403A Amendment Defeated.
<br />Commissioner Hertel moved to strike addition of bathroom and barn demolition from COA
<br />application; COA to include create concrete pad for dumpster, extension of gravel driveway, and
<br />installation of egress windows; remaining COA application items to become RME. Seconded by
<br />Commissioner Gordon. Nine in favor, none opposed.
<br />Vote: 9 — 0
<br />COA#2017-0403A Amendment Approved.
<br />Public comment by Christopher Huff, 1831 College Street, South Bend - spoke in opposition of
<br />demolition of barn and its commercial use. Mr. Huff s parents landmarked the property, which
<br />specifically included barn, silo, corn crib, shutters on south and west sides, original portico, etc.
<br />One silo was not protected by landmarking. The barn should be replaced, shutters should be
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