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January 16, 1978 Page 9 cussion about perhaps having a historical overlay in certain areas and changing the zoning and occupancy in that area. The Area Plan Commission is doing something called an Office Professional District, Mr Allsop suggested that the Commission folllow along in the existing channels for such zoning changes that you normally have to do through the Area Plan then by ordinnee and make a strong inp t as to what is wanted both in writing and orally, especially from the residents of the West Washington area. The he suggested that the Historic Preservation Commission may consider setting up a local historic district within that area which would affect external structures and keep them historically significant; He further said Tippecanoe worries a lot of people and all sorts of sug- gestions for it have peen made. He said each avenue should be explored thoroughly. He again stressed that zoning is being worked on, and it is important to work with the Area Plan Commission on any changes that meeded to be done., Mrs. Price asked about a time table for this zoning and was informed that it would be done by the end of the year. Mrs. Sporleder asked if Mr. Allsop would be willing to work along with this project and was told that Mr. Allsop would be pleased to work on it. Mr. Wasielewski wondered if the investigation of this work was under the jurisdidtion of the Historic Districts and was informed that it was. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Historic Preservation Commission declare Tippecanoe Place a historic landmark with the standards being left open to the Southhold Restoration to decide in a forthcoming letter. Mr. Al Stivers seconded this motion. Mr. Oxian read the letter from the Board of Southhold Restorations requesting this designation. Mr. Nimtz also supported this motion. Mrs. Price wished to amend the motion that the landmarks status be granted with "A" standards. Mr. Oxian stressed that the type of standards were always left to the owners to adopt. Mrs. Price moved that the Commission amend the motion that it be re- stricted to "A". Mr Stivers sedonded this motion. Mrs. Price then stated her reasons for the restriction. She felt the building should be protected in every way possible and should be guarded by "A" standards. There was discussion cin thiel issue. Mr. Jack Smith, as president of Southhold, then addressed the Commission and told that he was not authorized to indicate the standards for Tippe= canoe. He said a public meeting is scheduled for Feburary 2nd where this problem will be discussed. He felt the citizens and members of the Board should make the decision of the standards. Mr. Wasielewski suggested that the motion might be put off until the February meeting, until Southhold has had its meeting with the Board of Directors and with the public. He said he would definitely like to see "A" standards on Tippecanoe but the decision must be theirs. Mrs. Price again stated that standard designation could have a bearing on future owners and the taxation of the building, to Mr. Nimtz then moved that the amendment, the motion and the amendment thereto be ladi on the table until the February meeting, Mr, Rothermel