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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: Staff approves of the overall concept of this project, although the particulars of its execution remain to be determined. Historic record indicates the presence of a multi -story barn at the intended location, although the proposed single -story design does not mimic the former structure. Considerable natural concealment exists to hide the proposed structure from Old Cleveland Road, and the property owners have expressed interest in planting additional trees to further conceal and separate the proposed structure from the main farmstead. Staff are understanding of the importance of the continued and evolving use of historic farms, and that the existing structures may not be best suited for 21St century purposes. Staff recommends that the project be given a preliminary approval (indicating support for the overall concept of constructing a new structure at the proposed site) with the following conditions: 1) That the applicant would... a. engage a licensed architect to prepare a comprehensive site plan for the grounds around the proposed structure, detailing new paths and plantings to ensure that the structure remains obscured from the main farmstead and street, b. consider taking design cues from the extant historical record of the previous structure that stood at this site and attempt to include / replicate those features in the new structure, c. finalize construction plans for the structure, including materials (fixtures, windows, doors, roof, and foundation). 2) Having prepared this new information, the applicant would return to the Historic Preservation Commission and present their completed construction and site plan for final approval. Written by Adam Toering Historic Preservation Specialist Approved by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator •