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Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should make of both the exterior and interior of the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for this documentation. E. Moving The moving of landmarks is discouraged, however, moving is preferred to demolition. When moving is necessary, the owner of the landmark must apply to the Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness. F. Signs No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and super -graphics will also be disallowed. Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per business. G. Building Site and Landscaping (These standards apply to both A and B) 1. Required Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs (house numbers) and benches which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trellises, and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public way. 2. Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings, and newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the buildings historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Front yard areas should not be fenced except in cases where historic documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. Fencing should be in character with the buildings style, materials, and scale. 3. Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings, and 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. The installation of unsightly devices such as TV reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from public thoroughfares. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of removal of existing JMS sign and installation of blade sign. Staff makes no recommendation on installation of sign for north elevation. Staff recommends approval on Studebaker Lofts sign. Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Commissioner Parker moved to conditionally approve application as submitted for removal of JMS sign, and installation of signs with the exception of blade sign. Seconded by Commissioner Gelfman. One in favor, four opposed. Vote: 1— 4 Motion is defeated. Commissioner Parker moved to conditionally approve application as submitted for removal of JMS sign, and installation of sign on north elevation and Studebaker Lofts sign; striking capital design elements of blade sign, and remanding authority to staff for final determination of the scale of blade sign. Seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Five in favor, none opposed. Vote: 5 - 0 COA#2016-0801A Approved with Conditions. S. 1313 East Wayne Street COA#2016-0801B East Wayne Street Representation by Sarah Cullinan, 1313 East Wayne Street STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 1 August 2016 Application Number: 2016-0801B Property Location: 1313 E. Wayne Street South Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Colonial Revival/ 1926/Whitcomb&Keller Property Owner: Sarah and Shannon Cullinan Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This two storey brick faced Colonial Revival home with the original slate tiles on the gable roof and a large front shed dormer. The windows are 8/1 double hung sashes with brick header course sills and brick 12