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December 15, 1980 Page 2 5• Correspondence (cont,) The three books that were sent for on a trial basis were not received, and it was noted by Mr. Stamper that at this time it was too late toc reorder them; a letter from Focal Point Architectural Artwork, a manufacturer of plaster cornices was presented. John Oxian presented a newsletter on recently decided court cases in Historic Preservation, sent by Mr. Dennis. 6. Committee Reports City Survey - John Stamper reported that: All lists have been checked against the survey cards. Major corrections were made in the styles and a revised styles legend was done. Cards are done and ready to be copied, Final layout has yet to be completed, and also the legend maps to be located at the beginning of each quadrant. Budget and Finance No Report Historic Districts No Report Historic Landmarks and Standards 935 S. Ironwood tabled until the next meeting so that Joann Sporleder and John Stamper may get a chance to go out and look at it, and write a written recommendation. It was suggested by several members at the Commission that policy governing homes rated 11 and their eligibility for landmark status should be reviewed. It was agreed that the Landmark Committee would review the survey cards for future potential landmarks, 66401 Walnut Road - Mrs. Melba Lawson, the title owner, was present. She expressed concern about the controls that might be placed on the exterior of the home. Mrs. Lawson stated that she will contact her attorney in order to determine the matter. The Commission explained the various attributes of having a home declared a historic landmark, and complemented Mrs. Lawson on the quality and uniqueness of her home. The issue was tabled by consensus of the Commission until next month. Legal Gaylen Allsop, Attorney, gave a presentation concerning the status of Ordinance Revisions in relation to the State Enabling Act. Mr. Allsop stressed that injunctive relief rather than fines on preservation vio- lations should be levied. In addition, it was suggested that Dual Commission language should also be written into the Enabling Act, It was stated by Mr. Allsop that a facade easement could be do- nated to the city or county or state agency and/or administrated by the Historic Preservation Commission. There will be a meeting on