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structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building. Recommended Aluminum or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be compatible with the original size and style and with the materials of other buildings in the district. Prohibited Inappropriate materials such as asbestos, asphalt, molded or artificial stone, or artificial brick shall not be used Not Recommended Glass blocks should not be used. Concrete block should not be used for anything other than foundations. C. SHEDS AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS Required Sheds and accessory structures (gazebos, decks, doghouses, playhouses, fountains and small reflecting pools, outdoor sculpture, children's play equipment, etc.) shall be located at the rear of the property and as unobtrusively as possible while preserving historical relationships between the buildings, landscape features, and open spaces. Proportions and materials shall conform to those required for new construction. Recommended Accessory building designs should be compatible in character and mood to the residence and the neighborhood. Prohibited Prefabricated metal sheds shall not be used. Not Recommended . Prefabricated wood composition sheds should not be used unless they conform to all other standards. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval. Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Representative requested permission to wrap overhead doorjamb casing with aluminum coil stock; outside trim would be LP Smart Side. Following discussion, commission recommended against use of aluminum. Commissioner Parker moved to approve application as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Five in favor, none opposed. Vote: 5 — 0 COA#2016-1013B Approved. III. HEARING OF VISITORS — A. Dave Matthews, Matthews LLC, 215 East Colfax Avenue, South Bend, Velvet Canada, 106 South Niles Avenue, South Bend — informational presentation of proposed mixed-use development along the East Bank, adjacent to Commerce Center. Project is on the November 14 City Council meeting agenda. IV. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 19, 2016 — Approved by general consent. B. TREASURER'S REPORT 1. Location Report — Distributed. Executive Director Feasel reported 1000 fund and 4103 fund are balancing as year-end approaches. Overage in deputy director line ($7316.34) to be moved via out -of -line transfer to other contractual services. Petitioning county council to add this to their next agenda. If this out -of -line transfer request could be ratified by the commission, it could go forward as a request for the county. President Klusczinski moved to empower staff with discretionary authority to make the transfer out -of- line from the deputy director salary to lines deemed appropriate within commission -approved budget. Seconded by Commissioner Parker. Five in favor, none opposed. ON