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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: The vinyl windows currently installed replace wood windows that were not original to the structure. Group B Standards state that change of materials should be consistent with the character and style of the structure. Renovations, Section C1, state "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." As the porch was originally open, but is now used for dining, enclosure is necessary. The proposed windows will restore to the look of the windows installed in 1979, and will continue to allow dining in the porch area while providing a consistent visual appearance; therefore, staff recommends approval of the proposed window installation. Additionally, staff recommends approval of the proposed time schedule, with installation of windows on southeast (most visible) side in Fall 2017, with balance of windows to be installed Fall 2018. Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Public Hearing: Jason Germano, 52222 Pickwick Lane, Nappanee: In an effort to expedite this project, is there any way to access previous plans/drawings to determine what the actual window size was in 1979? Todd Zeiger, Indiana Landmarks, 801 West Washington: Indiana Landmarks has an easement on the property. They were understanding the project would be replicating 1979 windows, not just swapping out wood for vinyl. Indiana Landmarks supports the three divisions between the stone pillars, replicating what was installed in 1979. Any information in their files from the previous window installation will be made available to help determine the original window size. They will continue to work with the owners and HPC to reach an agreeable solution. Application withdrawn by Kevin Jakiel, on behalf of the owners. COA#2017-0601 Withdrawn. 6. 1240 West Thomas ' COA#2017-0602 Local Landmark Representation by Eric Boyd, 1240 West Thomas STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: June 2, 2017 Application Number: 2017-0602 (Application delivered by property owner to Building Department on June 1, 2017) Property Location: 1240 West Thomas Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Period Revival/ 1920/Firehouse #4 Property Owner: Eric A. Boyd Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark, ordinance #9037-99 Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Firehouse #4 is a 2 -story rectangular brick building. It had a flat roof with limestone parapet coping, metal parapet scupper/comice with brick brackets underneath and ornate limestone detailing at the ends. The windows are 1/1 double -hung with limestone sills. There is a brick side chimney, and a roof penthouse with hip roof. ALTERATIONS: Most of the windows in this former firehouse have been boarded up prior to a 2007 fire. RME 2011-1110 approved replacement of metal roof to secure the building and protect it from the elements, although there is no evidence it was ever installed. An asymmetrical gabled roof has been installed without an approved COA on approximately half of the main structure, as well as a second story addition and gabled roof on the rear of the building. Areas where large overhead garage doors were originally located have been covered with vinyl siding. Most window openings have been covered with plywood or vinyl 6