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SITE VISIT REPORT: Date/Time of Inspection: March 13, 2018 at 9 AM Met with AEP representatives, representatives from Lakeville town management, fire department, police chief, building department, Indiana Landmarks, Lykowski Construction, and BP Administrator Elicia Feasel. Exterior: -roofing, large holes on east face, roof needs replaced, many areas of decking will need further investigation to see if they are also in need of replacement -some cracked or missing glass in windows -overgrown vegetation, vines have entered the soffits -gutters and soffit material are falling off or missing -gaps in area where rear dock area meets the structure allows element infiltration Interior: First floor- -floor from front (west) to rear (east) has bow then drop to a hole that enters the lower level/crawl space -holes in roof have allowed elements to enter at rear and have allowed the deterioration of the floor boards and joists Second floor- -roof damage has allowed elements to enter and deteriorate second floor landing and floors at rear of structure as well as the front corners of the structure. -several spots have water infiltration from bad roof that have caused plaster fail and mold -raccoons have made the building home and droppings were throughout Overall: -The roof needs a complete tear off and perhaps roof truss repair upon further investigation. -The first floor will need a re -decking and several floor joists replaced or repaired. Load bearers appear to be intact but other supporting members will need replacement or repair. Steve Szaday-Preservation Inspector STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES GROUP B LOCAL LANDMARKS: The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate. A. Maintenance The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites. B. Treatment Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re- roofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Perniit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. Renovation and Additions Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while an addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition). Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1. Structure—Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 2. Material—Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the 'original, It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a. wood—all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. b. siding materials—the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when renovation is considered. D. Demolition Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should be made of both the exterior and interior of the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for this documentation. C. •