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Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while an addition, is a <br />change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under <br />demolition (see demolition). <br />Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover <br />singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt <br />the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures <br />should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: <br />1. Structure—– Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a <br />way as to 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 <br />material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it <br />duplicates the original. <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 <br />siding 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 <br />the only alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods <br />should be made of both the exterior and interior of the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition <br />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, <br />the owner of 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 <br />will also be 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 />Required <br />Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs ( house numbers) and benches which <br />reflect the property’s history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. <br />Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new <br />walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trellises, and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic <br />character of the site and neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public way. <br />Recommended <br />New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, <br />drawings, and newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration <br />to the buildings historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should <br />be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Front yard areas should not be fenced except in cases where historic <br />documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. Fencing should be in character with the buildings style, <br />materials, and scale. <br />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 <br />installation of unsightly devices such as TV reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas <br />where they can be viewed from public thoroughfares. <br />SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A <br />