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2. Material—Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the <br />original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. <br />a. wood—all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. is <br />b. siding materials the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding. <br />Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when <br />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 alternative, <br />documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should be made of both the exterior and interior of <br />the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for 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 the <br />landmark must apply to the Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness. <br />F. Signs <br />No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and super -graphics will also be disallowed. <br />Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per business. <br />G. Building Site and Landscaping <br />1. Required <br />Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs (house numbers) and benches which reflect the <br />property's history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Structures such as: gazebos, <br />patio decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, <br />trellises, and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and neighborhood and <br />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 the <br />buildings historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately <br />replaced by suitable flora. Front yard areas should not be fenced except in cases where historic documentation would indicate such <br />fencing appropriate. Fencing should be in character with the buildings style, 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 yard areas <br />shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. The installation of unsightly devices such as TV reception <br />dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from public thoroughfares. Go <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval based upon the Standards and Guidelines and the <br />photographic evidence of a windmill previously situated on this property. <br />Written by <br />Adam Toering <br />Historic Preservation Specialist <br />Approved by <br />Elicia Feasel <br />Historic Preservation Administrator <br />0 <br />
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