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in scale, type and appearance. Plant materials in close proximity to the buildings and which are causing deterioration to the <br />building's historic fabric should be removed and replaced by more suitable flora as approved by the Historic Preservation <br />• Commission. <br />Prohibited <br />No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings or other site <br />elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. Front yard areas shall not be <br />transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. Front yard areas shall not be fenced, or fences shall not extend forward <br />beyond the setback line of the property. Telephone or utility poles with high intensity overhead lights should be installed so that <br />they cannot be seen from the thoroughfare. The installation of unsightly, large devices such as television satellite dishes shall not <br />be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from the public thoroughfare. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed fence. <br />Written by <br />Adam Toering <br />Historic Preservation Specialist <br />Approved by <br />Elicia Feasel <br />Historic Preservation Administrator <br />Commissioner Bonham made a motion to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Fisher. <br />Four in favor, none opposed. <br />Vote: 4 — 0 Motion to approve COA#2018-0607 is passed. <br />• 2. Angela Bridge COA# 2018-0627B #9104-2000 Local Landmark <br />Representation: Alicia Czarnecki, 227 W Jefferson, 13' Floor <br />STAFF REPORT <br />CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A <br />CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS <br />Date: July 10, 2018 <br />Application Number: 2018-0627B <br />Property Location: 900 W Angela Boulevard <br />Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Filled Spandrel Arch Bridge / 1940 / W. S. Moore & F.J. Miller, Engineers / <br />H. L. Maddocks, Builder <br />Property Owner: St. Joseph County (Bridge #211) <br />Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark #9104-2000 <br />Rating: Outstanding <br />DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: The Angela Bridge is a three Arch Melan style bridge constructed of reinforced <br />concrete, having two central pillars with corbelled string coursecones at pillar bases and plain spandrels. The bridge construction <br />method relied on bands of several metal arch rings aligned evenly with the protection of a concrete shell. Rough faced cut stone <br />comprises the facing of the structure. <br />ALTERATIONS: COA #2001-0815 allowed for repointing of masonry, replacing pavement, sidewall, and spandrel walls, <br />outside rails, vertical posts above floor beams, the replacement of cross beams as needed, the removal of non -historic aluminum <br />rail, recoating of masonry, COA #2003-0616 allowed for the replacement of the original, deteriorated approach railings with <br />railings of identical shape size, dimensions and design as the existing except that for NHTSA standards rails, piers, and the oval <br />openings were modified. Openings in both the approach and the guard rail were elongated. Conduit for the future installation of <br />light poles was installed, as well. COA #2003-0916-1 allowed for the construction of the trailhead for the Coal Line trail. COA <br />#2010-1206C allowed for the installation of eight Leesburg light poles with Main Street -A luminaires, as well as improvements <br />• to the western bridge approach (including the roundabout). <br />3 <br />