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remain). Fenced area will be closed off between south end of existing wood fence and house with 7' wrought iron gate with two side pieces. Although this plan proposes a fenced area in front of the house, this would be on the Jacob Street side, not East Wayne Street, as the house actually faces Jacob. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: EAST WAYNE STREET LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT I. THE ENVIRONMENT B. BUILDING SITE, LANDSCAPING AND ACCESSORIES Required Major landscaping items, 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, greenhouses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trellises and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and the neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public walkway. Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings and newspapers. New site work should be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the building's historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. All high intensity security lights should be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, 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. Front yard areas shall not be fenced and fences shall not extend forward beyond the setback line of the house. The installation of unsightly devices such as television reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from the public thoroughfare. Not Recommended Telephone or utility poles with high-intensity overhead lights should be installed so that they cannot be seen from the thoroughfare. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Although the proposed fence would extend in front of the setback line of the house, the siting of the house on the lot would position this fence near Jacob Street, not East Wayne Street. A similar fence project was approved for 304 T,,vyckenham with COA 2011-0606. Staff recommends approval. Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Commissioner Hertel moved to approve application as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Molnar. Six in favor, none opposed. Vote: 6 — 0 COA#2017-0508 Approved. 2. 812 Golden COA#2017-0523 Riverside Drive Representation by Leticia Morris, 812 Golden STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: May 23, 2017 Application Number: 2017-0523 Property Location: 812 Golden Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: American Foursquare/1911 Property Owner: Tim & Leticia Monis Landmark or District Designation: Riverside Drive LHD, ordinance #7469-85 Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The 2 story frame house has a square plan and is set upon a concrete block foundation. It has a high hip roof with a gable projection on the main fagade and it is covered in asphalt shingles. The walls are aluminum sided. Some of the upper floor windows and the front fagade windows appear to be original 1/1 wood double -hung. All the windows have aluminum storms. There is an open porch with concrete block pillars and piers with wood Doric columns. The front door appears to be original. The house is situated on a very small wedge-shaped lot with a narrow front and side yard; the garage completely dominates the rear yard.