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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: Staff recommends approval as all projects appear to conform to the Standards and Guidelines. Written by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator Commissioner Fisher made a motion to approve as submitted, but removing section 2-A, and requesting that section be resubmitted by the applicant. Seconded by Commissioner Bonham. Seven in favor, none opposed. Vote: 7 — 0. Motion to approve COA #2018-0507E as amended is passed. • IV. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Joe Molnar, 1430 Longfellow Avenue — Corby Hall — "That was pretty frustrating, hearing that it will be torn down, given about a one-month notice. I just, I want to say, if it wasn't Notre Dame, there'd be other things going on. It's the third oldest structure on Notre Dame's campus — it's a 19t' Century building in seemingly decent shape, in my not scientific opinion. I just want to bring that announcement to the Commission." Commission discussion clarified that the structure is in the County, and that Notre Dame is not an incorporated municipality. Staff clarified the details of the landmarking process in the unincorporated areas of St. Joseph County. V. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 22°d, 2018 Commissioner Anderson made a motion to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Molnar. Seven in favor, none opposed. Vote: 7 — 0. April minutes are approved. 1. COA Report — Distributed. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. BUDGET AND FINANCE i. HPC GIFT FUND ACCOUNT BALANCE 23