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APPENDIX H —1 ID ID istoric reservation co commission on of south bend and st. joseph county ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798 May 16, 1988 STAFF REPORT 1207 E. (Jayne South South Bend, IN 46615 East Wayne Street Historic District PROPOSAL The owner proposes to remove two trees in the treelawn. The trees are Elm: one with approximately 3 foot trunk, the other approximately 20 inches. The trees are approximately 50 to 60 feet high. The owner contends that the trees are causing damage to the sidewalk and curb. The roots are partially exposed in the yard and are causing problems with the sprinkler system. STANDARDS B. Building Site and Landscaping 1) Required Major landscaping item, trees, fencing, walkways, . . . which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. 3) Prohibited No changes should be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings, and other items before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. RECOMMENDATION In a situation like this, many factors need to be weighed before a. proper decision can be made. Clearly the trees are of historical importance to the site and to the district as a whole. Elm trees once graced the city's streets prior to the destruction of many trees by the dutch elm disease. These two trees are probably the nicest elm trees that remain in this neighborhood and possibly the city. But the ® elm tree is highly susceptible to the disease. However, it is obvious that the trees' root system is causing serious maintenance problems to the yard, sidewalk, and sprinkler system.