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line on the Kizer House. A six inch concrete curb runs the length of the Kizer House property line. There are two driveways to the site entering off West Washington. The original driveway entrance is near the corner of West Washington and Charles Martin Black Boulevard. A shared drive entrance is located at the west property line with the neighbor. ALTERATIONS: COA 2012-0213 approved removal of non-contributing windows installed in carriage house door openings and associate rough sawn siding; installation of finish grade exterior plywood in openings as temporary cover and paint; removal of later enclosure of rear porch and associated doors and windows; removal of scrub brush and associated stumps along west property line; removal of chain-link fence along east property line and install dirt and grass. Extensive site and structure modification occurred prior to the above listed improvements, including (but not limited to): construction of carriage house, addition to the rear of the house and of the porte-cochere, addition of the concrete drive and parking area, and re -roofing of the house in the 1980's. COA 2012-1219 approved removal of two chimneys due to deterioration; chimneys to be reconstructed at a later date as part of a roofing project (materials stored on site). COA 2014-0401 approved a re -roof of the carriage house; repair of gutters and downspouts; removal of scrub trees on property and one maple in tree lawn to restore original landscaping; removal of non- contributing/non-original picture windows and replace with wood replicating garage door pattern until permanent solution found. COA 2014-0917 approved a complete tear -off and re -roof of the Carriage House with Highland Slate Designer Shingles. COA 2016-0318A approved re-tuckpointing of exterior; rebuilding of east and west chimneys (re -added 10 courses); removed and replaced asphalt shingles to match carriage house; replace/replicate downspouts, gutters, and copper flashing; remove, repair, and paint all windows. APPLICATION ITEMS: 1) Landscaping/Site work (see attached site plan for detail) • New curb cut/entrance on east side of property. Remove existing walk and curb to install new 22' wide drive. Existing tree to be removed; existing street sign to be relocated. • Remove all existing concrete on site. • Remove curb along west property line to the wood privacy fence. Curb along west property line on the west side of the wood privacy fence will remain. • (RME) Wood privacy fence to remain and be repaired in-kind. • Adjust grade of front yard to allow storm water to be retained on site and allow flow to new drainage structure and installation of missing step to front porch. The site will be lowered approximately seven inches in the front and -along west elevation and approximately four inches nearer the parking area. • Install new 13 -space concrete parking area between house and carriage house; new concrete drive, new concrete walk along Washington Street; 6'-0" concrete walk from front steps to front walk; 5'-0" concrete walk from front sidewalk to driveway. • Alternate: install brick pavers in area of original drive from W. Washington public sidewalk to carriage house to reflect original concrete drive and parking area in front of carriage house. Product: Unilock TurfstoneTM, see attached. • Install new concrete walk from parking area to the west entry door. • Remove existing scrub trees on east side of property. Evaluate potential to relocate red -bud trees to serve as additional screening along north edge of parking area. • Install new curb along southern property along West Washington Street to recreate missing tree lawn. Plant trees as approved by City Forrester in tree lawn area as noted on plans. Install grass in tree lawn area. • (RME) Set additional stone step (stored on site) at front porch entry stairs. • Install new lawn as indicated on site plan; • Install new trees and planting beds as indicated. Install evergreen screen along north property line, east of carriage house. 13