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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: Although no specific evidence of the original roofing material could be located, recommendation for roof repair at the Frederickson House, which was once adjacent to this building, state "to be historically correct, the house should have wood shingles." As synthetic slate would achieve an appearance more in keeping with possible original material and profile, Staff recommends approval. Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Commissioner Buccellato moved to approve application as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Anderson. Six in favor, none opposed. Vote: 6 — 0 COA#2017-0606B Approved. III. HEARING OF VISITORS IV. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 15, 2017 —Approved by general consent. B. TREASURER'S REPORT 1. Location Report — Distributed. Budget for 2018 seeks a 5% reduction and comingles the annual grant from the City of South Bend. Treasurer Molnar will continue in his efforts to rectify. Discussion. C. STAFF REPORTS Commissioner Hertel moved to suspend the agenda and defer staff report questions for the next meeting, with the exception of legal. Seconded by Commissioner Klusczinski. Six in favor, none opposed. Vote: 6 — 0 1. Correspondence — Circulated. 2. Executive Director — In packet. 3. Deputy Director — In packet. 4. Preservation Specialist —Distributed. 5. Legal — Brett Hummer has left to take a job with Thor D. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. President — Distributed. 2. Standards and Maintenance Committee — Referencing topics of sustainability and deterioration by neglect, Chairman Hertel reported that they have determined that everything should be viewed on its own merit. No official policy at this time. V. OLD BUSINESS — None 20