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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 of the proposed light installation, as it is a project that has had Historic Preservation support in the past. Written by Adam Toering Historic Preservation Specialist Approved by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator PUBLIC DISCSSION: Tim Scott, 711 Forest Avenue, 1 st District Common Council Rep, President of the South Bend Common Council — "This has been a request by many citizens both on the 4" district side, which is the east side of the bridge, as well as the Pt district side, on the west side of the bridge. We've noticed that the conduit is there, many people have walked through there, they would love this • addition to it, I hope it is architecturally correct, which I have firm faith in the administration for doing that. But this is something that we would definitely want to tie in. It will be a great asset for the city to reflect what is going on on the Michigan Street Bridge — not that it is as ornate or nice as the Michigan Bridge — but it is definitely lights that were asked for by residents in that district. So I ask for you guys to support this." Commissioner Fisher made a motion to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Molnar. Four in favor, none opposed. Vote: 4 — 0 Motion to approve COA #2018-0627B is passed. 3. Riverside Drive Lighting COA# 2018-0627C #7469-85 Riverside Drive Local Historic District; #8734-1996, Leeper Park Local Landmark; #9574-05, Chapin Park Local Historic District Representation: Alicia Czarnecki, 227 W Jefferson, 13' Floor Roger Nawrot, 227 W Jefferson, 13th Floor STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: July 8, 2018 • Application Number: 2018-0627C Property Location: Multiple Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: N/A 5