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December 8, 1975 Page 2 5. Correspondence Mrs. Gilbert presented the Southhold Bicentennial Calendar which Ms. Ruth Price gave to the Commission as a Christmas greeting. She then mentioned an invitation to the Commission received from the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana for a Victorian Christmas Open House in Indianapolis. She also distributed the December issue of Preservation News. It was duly noted by the Commission. 6. Committee Reports Budget and Finance There was no report at this time from this committee. Historic Districts Mr. F. Jay Nimtz reported that they were still waiting for action`by the Area Plan Commission on the two pending ordinances.: Historic Landmarks Mr. John Oxian reported that the Common Council designated the 319 North William Street property as an historic land- mark, but tabled the home at 407 West Navarre Street, owned by Mrs. von Karowsky. He also reported that two more pro- posals were due for action by the County Council: the home at 24888 Cleveland and the one at 60+13 Sumption Trail. The Consultant remarked that owners of houses proposed for historic designation do not know what limitations would be applied to the homes which often creates confusion. Com- mission members remarked that the standards for homes so designated were passed and adopted, but that the houses that were designated previous to the adoption of the standards have a wide leniency. Mr. Smith remarked that at the time the ordinances were introduced, no standards wire set up. Therefore, there are no restrictions on these homes. Any future homes will be subject to Resolution #1 which imposes some standards on these homes. Mr. Oxian reported that Mr. Gerald Kline, the owner of 113 West North Shore Drive, has a copy of the standards and that he would talk to Mr. Kidder again and to Air. Rensberger. It was emphasized that no standards apply to the homes up for designation now, but that later designations will have standards imposed. The Consultant remarked that the historic Plan which includes the standards would be ready for the Commission members soon, and recommended that further designations should be held off until after the plan is adopted. Legal Committee Mr. F. -Jay Nimtz said there was no report at this time.