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4. Deteriorated or missing vegetation materials and features shall be replaced with materials that match the original in size shape, color form and texture. 5. When replacement of vegetation materials and features is necessary, it should be based on physical or documentary evidence. 6. If using the same vegetation material is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute vegetation materials may be considered if the convey the same growth habit, form, foliage and bloom characteristics as the historic plant. 9.5 Circulation: 3. Alteration of existing or addition of new circulation layouts will be considered if it can be shown that better site circulation is necessary and that the alteration does not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape design. 4. When replacement of circulation layouts is necessary, it should be based on physical or documentary evidence. 7. If using same material is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute material may be considered. 8. Alteration of existing or addition of new circulation materials and features will be considered if they do not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape design. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Commissioner Molnar moved to approve application as submitted, remanding authority to staff to approve planters, vegetation, and other currently undefined landscape elements before installation, and motion is contingent upon approval by Parks Board or appropriate Parks entity. Seconded by Commissioner Voll. Eight in favor, none opposed. Vote: 8 — 0 COA #2017 -0228 Approved with conditions. 4. 224 Hammond Place COA #2017 -0301 River Bend Representation by Mark Bauer, New Day Construction Jennifer Smart, 537 Boyd Circle, Michigan City STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: March 1, 2017 Application Number: 2017 -0301 Property Location: 224 Hammond Ct. Architectural Style/Date /Architect or Builder: Free Classic /1903/Mendenhall House Property Owner: New Day Construction Landmark or District Designation: River Bend Local Historic District Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This one and one -half story hose with irregular plan sits upon a raised concrete foundation. There is a steeply pitched hip roof with a gable on the front fagade, and gable projection on the east side. The front porch is one story with a hipped roof, concrete steps and deck, and round wood support posts. Windows are 1/1 wood double - hung with aluminum storms. There are two oval windows, one in front and one on the west side. ALTERATIONS: Synthetic siding has been added. The front door is a wood replacement with aluminum storm exterior and decorative shutters. APPLICATION ITEMS: Restoration of front windows, replacement of six windows found irreparable and additional 3 to have consistency, replacing front & back doors to code of 36 -inch width. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Owner proposes to restore both oval windows, as well as 1/1 wood double hung windows in front of house. Remaining windows on sides and back of house to be replaced with Edison double -hung vinyl windows, size and style to match existing. Non - original front and back doors to be replaced with steel doors. Front door will feature decorative 3 /< oval lite design; back door will have 6 -lite glass at top. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: At approximately I IAM on February 17, 2017, I arrived at the property located at 224 Hammond Ct with Director Feasel to evaluate the condition of the windows of this structure which is located in the River Bend Local Historic District. We met with the owners' representative and their contractor. The owner intends to repair the oval windows, but is applying to replace as many of the windows as allowed. The existing windows consist of one over one double hung wood windows, and two fixed wood oval windows. I photographed each window of the structure and found six (6) windows to be deteriorated beyond repair. The structure has triple track aluminum storm windows but many of the sashes are missing or broken which has allowed the elements to enter and moisture to slowly deteriorate sashes and sills. There has been some severe settling to the house as a whole which has resulted in buckling of some of the floors. Two of the windows are out of square and although not deteriorated, will more than likely require some additional 5