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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 of the proposed project, as it is in keeping with the Standards and Guidelines for Local Landmarks. Written by Adam Toering Historic Preservation Specialist Approved by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator Commissioner Fischer made a motion to approve COA #2018-0926C as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Canada. Seven in favor, none opposed. Vote: 7 — 0 Motion to approve COA#2018-0926C is passed. 3. 1329 E Washington COA# 2018-0928 #7118-1982 Local Landmark Representation: Molly Buser, 1329 E Washington Monica Henry, 520 E LaSalle Avenue STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: October 3, 2018 Application Number: 2018-0928 Property Location: 1329 East Washington Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Tudor Revival / 1923 / Austin and Shambleau Property Owner: Molly and Paul Buser Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark, Ordinance #7118-82 Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Two story irregular Tudor Revival structure on a brick foundation on a large corner lot at the intersection of Washington and Jacob. Rough stucco surfaced walls with visible half timbering throughout. The roof has intersecting gables and several pitches. A long slope roof overhang includes the entrance. Roof detailing includes close verges, little -to -no trim, and some returns. A centrally -located brick corbelled chimney dominates the roof line, with articulated flues above the stone weathering. A carved and detailed tablet is above the entry's wooden surrounds, including wood rope molding at the reveal. Casement windows — many having been replaced within the last decade — are of various sizes, located in groups. To the east of the entry is a two-level grouping of windows in a square bay with smooth stucco spandrels. The southeast corner grouping includes heavy timber and half -round arches. Full -arched windows are on the east and rear facades. The one - and -a -half story stucco and half-timbering garage at rear with bell cast gable, three garage bays, and an upper room with second - level hyphen is separated from the main structure by a lower breezeway access. What was an earlier concrete wall extension with pier -end articulated in brick is now an enclosed low -roofed area on the western fapade that functions as a three -season porch. ALTERATIONS: RME #2010-0812 in-kind replacement of aluminum clad wood casement circle head windows; RME #2009- 0409 in-kind replacement with Marvin aluminum clad wood casement windows; COA #2008-0523A replace wood casement windows with new Marvin aluminum clad wood casement windows; COA #2008-0304 replace garden shed with new custom r