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<br /> <br />a. wood—all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. <br />b. siding materials—the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with <br />additional siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding <br />similar to the original when renovation is considered. <br />D. Demolition <br />Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only <br />alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should be made of both the <br />exterior and interior of the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for <br />this documentation. <br />E. Moving <br />The moving of landmarks is discouraged, however, moving is preferred to demolition. When moving is necessary, the owner of <br />the landmark must apply to the Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness. <br />F. Signs <br />No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and super-graphics will also be <br />disallowed. Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per business. <br />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 <br />which reflect the property’s history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be <br />retained. Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green <br />houses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trellises, and other similar structures shall be compatible <br />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 <br />photographs, drawings, and newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the buildin g that are <br />causing deterioration to the buildings historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials <br />that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Front yard areas should not be fenced <br />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, <br />walkways, outbuildings, and other elements before evaluating their importance to the property’s history and <br />development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. The installation <br />of unsightly devices such as TV reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be <br />viewed from public thoroughfares. <br /> <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff approves of the construction of the new ancillary barn structure. <br />Were there any concerns by the Commission as to the particulars of the structure, Staff would request <br />those concerns be remanded to staff for later approval as details become available. <br /> <br /> <br />Written by <br />Adam Toering <br />Historic Preservation Specialist <br /> <br />Approved by <br />Elicia Feasel <br />Historic Preservation Administrator <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />PETITIONER COMMENTS: <br />Ms. Martin explained that the original proposed design has been altered: the footprint has been changed from 150’ x 60’, it h as <br />been shortened to 130’ x 72’. <br /> <br />COMMISSION DISCUSSION: <br />Commissioner Gelfman asked for clarification regarding construction of a metal barn versus building a wooden barn. <br />Mr. and Ms. Martin spoke of cost being the primary obstacle.