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Property Location: 108 N Main Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Neo-Classical/1910/Solon Beman and H.G. Christman builder Property Owner: JMS Development, LLC — Ryan C. Rans Landmark or District Designation: Local Historic Landmark Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: John Mohler Studebaker built this eight story Neo -Classical style office structure in 1910. The fagade is comprised of six bays to the west and three to the south and is covered with white terra cotta classical detailing. It is also clearly divided into three registers that are separated by strong projecting and intervening cornices. The bottom of each cornice is punctuated by volutes and honeysuckle designs placed between each bay. The middle of the structure is articulated with a three bay system, which continues to the second intervening cornice, once again embellished with classical detailing. The top floor is further distinguished by the use of arched bays, which are topped by elaborate egg and dart molding. The overall decorative detail of the structure tends to reflect the impact of the Colombian Exposition of which the architect, Solon S. Beman, was a major participant. However, the frank expression of the steel frame links the building to the Chicago School of skyscraper construction. The building has a flat roof with robust projecting cornices that have egg and dart molding and decorated voluted brackets. The windows are 1/1 double hung with simple decorated spandrels, except for the eighth floor, which has round even spans and cartouche keystones. ALTERATIONS: The structure has a modern aluminum store front entrance and further modern black stone fronts along the street. COA 2016-0705A approved replacement of the non -original storefronts at ground floor with new aluminum windows and sill flashing and 7 door openings with standard hardware. Vinyl has been added to the arches on the top story windows. Existing vinyl/aluminum windows are currently undergoing replacement to a historically appropriate Quaker style aluminum that will restore all full original window openings, including arched heads. Concrete has been applied over the north side bricks. Further approvals with COA 2016-0705A include: awnings, in-kind; close up windows behind elevator core; masonry restoration, in- kind; remove skylights; install stair tower and trash chute near center of north fagade, all finished in EIFS. APPLICATION ITEMS: Removal of the JMS Building signage along the northern fagade. Installation of two (2) Centier signs — one (1) on the northern elevation, and one (1) on the southwestern comer of the building; and installation of Studebaker Lofts signage above the main entrance on the western fagade (details of which are still being developed). DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: 1. Remove existing JMS signage from northern building fagade. 2. Install two signs (for Centier Bank). Proposed for the southwest corner of Main and West Washington Streets is a blade sign, 3' wide x 15'-5" high, internally illuminated LED, reading, "Centier Bank" and "ATM", two brackets in rendering appear to attach to building, unsure of details of how they will attach to masonry. Proposed for the north elevation is a "Centier Bank" and firework design face -light LED sign, 33'-7" wide x T-0" high, mounted on raceway, unsure of details of how raceway will attach to masonry. Exact placement on the fagade has yet to be selected by Centier; Staff has recommended option "D" for consideration. "Studebaker Lofts" appears on sheet A 200. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: n/a STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Local Landmarks Groun B: The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate. A. Maintenance The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites. B. Treatment Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re -roofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark A treatment changes of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. Renovation and Additions Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while and addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition). Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1. Structure - Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 2. Material - Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a. wood - all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. b. siding materials - the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when renovation is considered. D. Demolition 11