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March 15, 1982 Page 2 Ms. Kiemnec read a copy -of the letter sent to John Freidline by South- old Heritage (Appendix A) and reported that the building department had heard nothing further from developers Panzica & Freidline on their requests for demolition permits of the three houses. Mr. Oxian made.a motion that the Commission request of the Building Department that the demolition permit for 601 Lincolnway East be denied for one year. Mrs. DeLaruelle seconded; motion passed. No action was taken on 605 & 617 Lincolnway East.. c. Historic Landmarks 1) School Buildings Mr. Oxian made a motion that Central and Oliver Schools be declared landmarks. Mrs. Sporleder seconded; motion passed. 2) Abandoned Building Policy Mr. Oxian explained that Mr. Kevin Butler (then in the capacity of County Attorney), Mr. John Bodine, and Mrs. Kathy Seganski, the Common.:, Council's. attorney had approved the policy (Appendix B). Mr. Hayes made a motion that the Commission approve the Policy; Mrs. DeLaruelle seconded; motion passed. 3) Landmark Designation Ms. Kiemnec presented 314 W. LaSalle & 233 N. Lafayette for first reading for landmark status. Mr. Oxian spoke to the trustee of the estate, Mr. Braasch, to make him aware of the Commission's seeking landmark desig- nation. Mrs. Sporleder suggested that before the estate is broken up, the staff person, Ms. Kiemnec, try to get permission to photograph the house. Mr. Hayes made a motion that the South Bend Medical Foundation's Annex at 510 N. Lafayette be presented for first reading for landmark designation. Mrs. Sporleder seconded; motion passed. Mr. Oxian abstained. It was suggested that the owners and Mr. Jeff Gibney of Southold Heritage be contacted. d. Legal 1) Ordinance Amendment Ms. Kiemnec reported that Mr. Butler expects to have a draft of the Ordinance Amendment by the end of the week. e. Public Relations & Community Education 1) Architectural Guidebook of South Bend, Mishawaka and St. Joseph County Ms. Kiemnec presented a proposal (Appendix C) for an Architectural Guide- book. Mr. Hayes made a motion that Ms. Kiemnec be encouraged to work on the book as long as it is done on her own time. Mrs. Sporleder` seconded; motion passed. 2) Preservation Week Ms. Kiemnec reported that rather than attempting to arrange a Preservation Week Conference, she had spoken to a couple realtors and there is the possibility that she would be able.to speak to the ,Board of Realtors meeting at one of their monthly meetings.