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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 <br />original when renovation is considered. <br /> <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 <br />interior of the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for this <br />documentation. <br /> <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 />(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, <br />fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trellises, and other <br />similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a <br />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 <br /> appropriate. 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 <br />transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. The installation of unsightly devices such as TV reception dishes and <br />solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from public thoroughfares. <br /> <br /> <br />SITE VISIT REPORT: <br />N/A <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. <br /> <br />Prepared by <br />Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Administrator