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III. NEW CONSTRUCTION C. SHEDS AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS Required Sheds and accessory structures (gazebos, decks, doghouses, playhouses, fountains and small reflecting pools, outdoor sculpture, children's play equipment, etc.) shall be located at the rear of the property and as unobtrusively as possible while preserving historical relationships between the buildings, landscape features and open spaces. Proportions and materials shall conform to those required for new construction. Recommended Accessory building designs should be compatible in character and mood to the residence and the neighborhood. Prohibited Prefabricated metal sheds shall not be used. Not Recommended Prefabricated wood composition sheds should not be used unless they conform to all other guidelines and standards. IV. SAFETY AND BUILDING CODES A. BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS Required Building code requirements shall be complied with in such a manner that the existing character of the building is preserved. Recommended Local building code officials should be consulted to investigate alternative life safety measures that will preserve the architectural integrity of the structure. Variances for historic properties should be investigated. Prohibited Construction of new stairways and elevators that would alter important architectural features and spaces is prohibited. Not Recommended Fire prevention equipment should not damage the appearance or fabric of the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: (1) French doors, and related steps and deck are located at the rear of the house and, if properly installed and trimmed, will be compatible with the structure. Staff recommends approval of the installed French doors trimmed to match existing doors and windows on house, as well as steps and deck constructed to meet Building Code requirements. (2) This property differs from many in that it is zoned and utilized as multi -family, necessitating proper egress from all units. Installation of a second -floor door and stairway at the rear of the house will provide proper egress while providing no change to the historic character of the building as viewed from the street, and will not alter important architectural features; therefore, staff recommends approval of the second -floor door, deck, and stairway, constructed to meet Building Code requirements. Proper permits should be secured before commencing project (1) and (2). Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Commissioner Anderson moved to deny application as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Molnar. No further discussion. President Klusczinski clarified that votes in the affirmative will support the motion to deny the application and reminded the members to state their reasons when voting. Roll call was ordered. Commissioner Hertel (AYE) — questions that cannot be answered Commissioner Buccellato (AYE) - lack of information to make a ruling Commissioner Anderson (AYE) — lack of representation and questions not being answered. Commissioner Gordon (AYE) — no representation Commissioner Klusczinski (AYE) — unable to approve the application for lack of information and representation by the applicant. We are unable, as a body, to continue the application because it requires a waiver from the applicant, and our only recourse at this point is to deny the application to prevent things that we don't yet understand from happening. Commissioner Molnar (AYE) — lack of representation to answer questions about the project None Opposed. Vote: 6 — 0 COA#2017-0605A Denied. 10. 314 West LaSalle COA#2017-0606B Local Landmark Representation by Mark Wenkus, 314 West LaSalle 18