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The E -911 technology that cellphone carriers use in these situations routes the call to the appropriate local emergency dispatcher, and provides the dispatcher with an approximate location and a call back number, which is the reason improved capacity is important for the area. Committeemember Jo M. Broden asked if there is a timeframe for approval that the Council must meet, and if anyone showed up at the public hearing. Ms. Paek stated that no one spoke in remonstrance. One (1) person inquired about it the week before, but they did not have a problem with it. Committeemember Jo M. Broden asked for adequate feedback and more documentation so they have enough information to make a decision. City Clerk Kareemah Fowler checked to make sure that no other documentation was filed, and found that there was none. Bill No. 43 -16 — Historic Landmark Designation for Elbel House Elicia Feasel, Executive Director of the Historic Preservation Commission. The bill before you is for the Elbel House Historic Landmarks.Designation. Abram and Melissa Christianson are the current owners, and Joan Downs - Krostenko is the former owner of the property at 806 Leland, also known as the Elbel House. They petitioned the Historic Preservation Commission to have this property designated as a historic landmark. The Elbel House is located in the Chapin Park Local Historic District, and the Chapin Park National Register Historic District and it is recognized in Indiana Historic Sites and Structures. Based on the local landmark's criteria, as adopted by the Common Council, the site at 806 Leland can be recommended to the Common Council for designation as a local historic landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Elbel House fulfills criteria in all three (3) categories. It is an example of Queen Anne Victorian architecture, it was built in 1894, it exemplifies the architectural style through extensive exterior decoration, including original spindle work, ornate columns and porches, and irregular rooflines. The integrity of the construction is completely intact architecturally on the exterior, including the siding, ornate trim, original front and back doors, and all but one (1) of the original first and second floor windows. It fulfills criteria with its association with Richard Elbel, president of Elbel Brothers Music Store, and director of the South Bend Orchestra. He also served on the South Bend Parks Commission, being the only charter member to serve continuously until his retirement in 1939. He was instrumental in obtaining grants of land from property owners for Leeper Park, and providing for what would become the Riverside Drive Parkway. On the extreme north west side, the golf course under development was named in his honor. As such, the Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the petition, and with the consent of both the current and the previous owners, has heard and discussed the recommendation of the staff for the designation of the property. The commission has conducted public hearing where current and former owners spoke in favor, and recommends it for the establishment of a Historic Landmark to the Common Council. 3