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April 26, 1982 Page 3 3. First reading on 644 Monroe Mr. Oxian presented the house for first reading and related that he had received a letter of consent from the owner. d. Legal 1) Ordinance Amendment Ms. Kiemnec reported on the Legal Committee Meeting and the changes made to the Ordinance Amendment (Appendix D). Mr. Oxian moved that the corrections be made and presented to the Common Council; Mrs. Sporleder seconded; motion carried. e. Public Relations & Community Education 1) Preservation Week Activities Ms. Kiemnec reported that Southhold Restorations would like to have Don Sporleder or one of the Commissioners speak for the Awards Breakfast to explain the process of the South Bend City Survey. Mr. Nimtz made a motion to accept Southhold Restorations suggestion; Mr. Hayes seconded; motion passed. f. Environmental Impact Statement 1) 611 Edgewater Drive Mr. Strandhagen at 611 Edgewater wants to reroof his house. Mr. Oxian made a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness; Mr. Nimtz seconded; motion passed. Mr. Oxian made a motion that with reroofing projects involving original roofs of asbestos or asphalt, the Commission allow the Preservation Planner to approve Certificates of Appropriateness; Mr. Nimtz seconded; motion passed. 2) 619 Edgewater Mr. Kevin Smith wished to extend a concrete wall along the riverbank from _the Pumping Station to the first large tree and then landscape the area between the trees with fieldstone. Mr. Oxian made a motion to put this request off till In the mean time, the Commission asked Mr. Smith to check to make sure he owns the riverfront property, to check on the riparian rights"to see if he is allowed to make any changes near the Pumping Station, to consult with other riverfront owners along the street to come up with a neighborhood plan for the whole riverfront in that area, and finally to re- design his plan (if he does, in fact, own the property and can develop it) in keeping with the Standards and a general neighborhood plan. Mrs. Sporleder seconded; motion carried. 3) 651 River Avenue Mr. Ron Farr wishes to replace the current balcony which is approximately 3' x 8' with an ornate wrought iron railing with a 10' x 10' balcony. Mr. Hayes made a motion to reject the proposal because it would drastically alter the facade and is not in keeping with the standards. Mr. Nimtz seconded; the motion carried. The Commission asked that Mr. Farr re- design his plan to be more in keeping with the Edgewater Place Historic District Standards and present it at the next regular Commission Meeting.