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and nature of building), and installation of Centier blade sign, Centier sign on north elevation, and Studebaker Lofts sign on west elevation. • APPLICATION ITEMS: "Install on the North Elevation (1) set of LED lit channel letters. Letters to be 4'x4' logo box with 21" letters reading "WEIGAND" underscored with a 13" x 15'-10" light box. All mounted onto a raceway." DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: North American Signs, contractor, proposes to install an illuminated sign representing tenant, Weigand Construction, on the north facade of the JMS Building, approximately at the 5" floor level. Great Lakes Capital, owner, approves of the sign as presented. The overall dimensions of the sign will be 24' wide by 5' tall, featuring Weigand Construction's logo and lettering mounted on a raceway. The profile of the sign will protrude 10" from the mounting. Chuck Bulot, Building Commissioner, has approved the sign per the Design Review guidelines for signs in the South Bend Central Development Area. In the denial letter for COA 2017-0803 (an application for a third Centier sign), it was conveyed that the Commission should have a comprehensive plan for signage from the building owner/developer. Staff recommends that building owner/developer provide Commission with a comprehensive plan for signage for the building, or specify what parameters/specifications exist for signage of tenants and future tenants to the building. SITE VISIT REPORT: n/a STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Local Landmarks Group B: The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate. A. Maintenance The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites. B. Treatment Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re -roofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment changes of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a • Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. Renovation and Additions Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while and addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition). Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1. Structure - Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 2. Material - Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a. wood - all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. b. siding materials - the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when renovation is considered. D. Demolition Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should make of both the exterior and interior of the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for this documentation. E. Moving The moving of landmarks is discouraged, however, moving is preferred to demolition. When moving is necessary, the owner of the landmark must apply to the Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness. F. Signs No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and super -graphics will . also be disallowed. Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per business. G. Building Site and Landscaping (These standards apply to both A and B) 1. Required 11