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G. Building Site and Landscaping <br />(These standards apply to both A and B) • <br />1. Required <br />Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs (house numbers) and benches which reflect the property's <br />history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks, fixed <br />barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trellises, and other similar structures <br />shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and neighborhood and 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, drawings, and <br />newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the buildings historic fabric should <br />be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Front yard areas <br />should not be fenced except in cases where historic documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. Fencing should be in <br />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, outbuildings, and <br />other elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into <br />parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. The installation of unsightly devices such as TV reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be <br />permitted in areas where they can be viewed from public thoroughfares. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed project, as it is in keeping with the <br />Standards and Guidelines for Local Landmarks. <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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