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The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and <br />upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites (appendix A: Minimum <br />Maintenance Standards). <br />B. Treatment <br />Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re- <br />roofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. <br />A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it <br />significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificate of <br />Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the <br />original surfaces. <br />C. Renovation and Additions <br />Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while an addition, is a change in mass. A <br />modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition). <br />Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples <br />of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall <br />appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. <br />Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: <br /> <br />1. Structure—–Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to <br />cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. <br />2. Material—Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as <br />the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. <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 additional <br />siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original <br />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 alternative, <br />documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should be made of both the exterior and interior of <br />the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for 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 the <br />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 disallowed. <br />Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per business. <br />G. Building Site and Landscaping <br />1. Required <br />Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs (house numbers) and benches which reflect the <br />property’s history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Structures such as: gazebos, patio <br />decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trellises, and <br />other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed <br />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 <br />fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable <br />flora. Front yard areas should not be fenced except in cases where historic documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. <br />Fencing should be in 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 /> SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. <br /> <br />Prepared by <br />Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Specialist