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Also on the site is a small well house with narrow modem siding and jerkin head roof, a modern metal sided garage/bam, and a c. 1890 English bank barn with a random stone foundation (supplemented with a modern concrete block). The barn has vertical matched board siding. ALTERATIONS: COA 1997-0822 re -roofed garage and barn. COA 1998-0217 "install[ed] vinyl siding, however, significant architectural details must be retained including decorative dentil trim, oval window with modified keystone elements, gables with shingles and trim and the retain the flared skirting detail between first and second floors." Additional landscaping improvements including a water feature were added to the property sometime after 1998. COA 2014-0905B called for the "Tear off and reroof Northeast lower section with Berkshire art loc shingles (same as on now)." APPLICATION ITEMS: Add a wood fence for safety. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Retroactive permit for the installation of wood picket fence enclosing immediate north and east yard surrounding house. Fence connects to adjacent metal -wire farm fencing encompassing tree farm to the north of the main farmhouse. Additionally, extensive landscaping improvements have been added to the property, indicating the presence of a landscaping company and tree farm. Per phone conversation with applicant on October 12t' — the primary reason for the construction of the fence is to ensure the safety of the children living at the house. Prior to the construction of the fence, a dog was struck and killed on the property. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: N/A STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Group `B" Standards and Guidelines G. Building Site and Landscaping 1. Required Major landscaping items, trees, 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, 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 black -topped. 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: Staff recommends approval. Written by Adam Toering Deputy Director Approved by Elicia Feasel Executive Director Commissioner Gelfman moved to approve application after discussion. Seconded by Commissioner Hertel. All in favor, none opposed. Vote 6 — 0 COA#2017-0912 Approved, unanimously.