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Z . area which is visible from the street. The Commission presented drawings showing landscaping and/or six-foot arborvitae bushes added, which would equal the height of the railing to shield the deck from the street and give the owners privacy. Mr. Chang indicated that he was not familiar with the type of landscaping being requested. The Chairman explained that the board felt that evergreens would provide privacy and keep the deck from being seen from the street line. Mr. Chang questioned if the evergreens would remain green throughout the year. The board assured him they would and requested Mr. Chang plant evergreens which are as tall as the deck railing. The Board hopes that ultimately all residents along Butternut Ridge will follow the same guidelines and see that buffering decks from view will help the home values of the neighborhood increase. The building department sent out information/letters to each homeowner along Butternut Ridge informing them that because they are located in the historic district, there are certain guidelines to follow when performing exterior work. Mr. Chang questioned the installation of siding. The board advised the applicant that he would be required to apply for a permit from the building department and further advised him that if materials other than wood siding are to be used, he would be required to go before the Landmarks Commission for a certificate of appropriateness. Mr. Schumann reviPwed fur the applicant that the goal of the Landmarks Commission is to help owners preserve historic restoration and preservation of the historical district. In other words they would like homeowners to maintain the houses as they were originally built. He further indicated that using vinyl siding is not appropriate for the neighborhood however, he would not be asked to remove it. Mrs. Lord advised the applicant to check with the building department and come to the Landmarks Commission with their ideas prior to doing any work and informed him that the Commission follows the Secretary of the Interior Standards for historical areas. Chairman Lang indicated that he would provide the applicant with a copy of the standards. B. Lorcd moded to approve the landscaping with evergreens tall enough to be one foot taller then the handrai9 of the deck, to shield the west and north side of the deck. There is to be six trees planted three feet apart and arborvitae bushes are recommended. P. Schumann seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Chairman Lang thanked Mr. Chang for attending the meeting and advised the applicant that the certificate of appropriateness would be ready to be picked up on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 in the Building Department. The Chairman advised that he would provide Mr. Chang a drawing showing the boards recommendations. V. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Local Historian July/August 2004 B. Forum Journal Suinmer 2004 C. Preservation magazine July/August 2004 D. The Alliance Review July/August 2004 E. Chronicle-Telegram article regarding moving of historical church. Chairman Lang reviewed that The National Trust publication has several articles on preservation of historic past and the iinportance and the significance of preservation to a community's economic well-being. The Preservation magazine, Alliance Review, Public Education and Advocacy, timely for the education committee, as it gives us ideas on how to educate the public and advocate for preservation. In the Chronicle Telegram, there is an article on the church and per Mrs. Lord's request from last month, the internet addresses of historic organizations were included in members packets. Mrs. Lord noted that the Local Historian has an article about "What is a Certified Local Governmeut (CLG status)". She mentioned several cities that have obtained CLG status. 2