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No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings or other elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped, nor enclosed by solid fences, chain link, nor industrial/commercial style fences. The installation of unsightly large devices, such as television satellite dishes, skylights or solar panels, shall not be permitted in areas where they detract from the architecture of a building, are intrusive to the public view of the building or are highly visible from a public street, or ruled inappropriate after Commission review. Utility poles with high-intensity overhead lights should be installed so that they cannot be seen from a street. The Commission will evaluate all installations as well as any potential exceptions resulting from special circumstances, before granting a C of A. D. ENTRANCES PORCHES AND STEPS Most houses in the district have either an open or enclosed porch across the front. Most porches have either hip or gabled roofs or are covered by the main roof of the house. Required When deteriorated beyond repair, existing or original porches, stoops, patios and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design or by a design more in keeping with the historic period of the structure. Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles and which are important to the building's historical integrity shall be retained. Recommended When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not alter the architectural or historical character of the building. Prohibited Front porches, stoops, patios and steps that are important to the building's style and development shall not be altered or removed; if in need of replacement, see above Required section. See also Section IV B. Access for Handicapped or Disabled Persons. Not Recommended Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. Debra Parcell, Deputy Director Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Preservation Specialist Steve Szaday asked if there would be some way to drain water that accumulates at the garage door. Keith Shaum responded a channel drain would be installed on exterior of door to address existing drainage issues, and agreed to amend application to include this. Commissioner Gordon moved to amend application to include channel drain. Seconded by Commissioner Parker. Five in favor, none opposed. Vote: 5 - 0 COA#2016-0729A Amended. Commissioner Gelfman moved to approve application as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Parker. Five in favor, none opposed. Vote: 5 — 0 COA#2016-0729A Approved as Amended. 6. 325 West North Shore COA#2016-0801 West North Shore Representation by Paul Worland, 17914 Buckland Drive, Granger, IN STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 1 August 2016 Application Number: 2016-0801 Property Location: 325 West North Shore Drive Architectural Style/Date: Neo-Classic/Sears Roebuck's "The Magnolia" /1926 Property Owner: Paul Worland and Deirdre Mylod Landmark or District Designation: West North Shore LHD Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: 325 West North Shore is one of six known Sears "Magnolias" in existence. It has two stories set upon a square plan with projecting porches all on brick foundations. There is a Porte-cochere on the west fagade. The exterior walls are recently restored clapboard siding. The windows are 9/1 double hung. There are aluminum railings around various porches and balconies. The roof is a truncated pyramidal with asphalt shingles and a front dormer with a classic pediment; the roof peak has a flat roof. The porch and balcony are distinctive features with the classic portico front entry that has 9