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conditional denial, subject to the owner's right to challenge the denial, in writing, within 15 days. She further advised sending written notice to the owners. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the conditional denial; Mrs. Sporleder seconded; motion carried unanimouslv. 5. 1154 Lincolnway East --Local Historic District. Mr. Pastor reported that the owner wished to remove the 2nd -story door and door opening at the rear of the main house, over a one-story entry vestibule. He would then infill with clapboard to match the house's original siding (now covered in asphalt shingle siding). Mrs. Sporleder asked whether the owner also planned to remove the window; Mr. Pastor said no. Mrs. Choitz pointed out that, in 1986, the Commission had let the owners remove an exterior enclosed staircase from the back of the house, making the door useless. Mr. Oxian said the owner ultimately planned to remove the asphalt siding from the whole house. He urged the Commission to insist on clapboard infill when they approved the proposal. This would, he hoped, discourage the owner from changing his plans. Mrs. Sporleder said she doubted the Commission had the right to make such a condition. She considered it sufficient to let the owner carry out his plans as best he could. A small region of clapboard surrounded by asphalt would look odd anyway. Mr. Oxian countered that removing the door was an exterior change to the house, and was therefore subject to the setting of conditions. Mr. Eide moved to approve the owner infilled with clapboard; motion carried unanimously. V. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes. proposal. provided the Mrs. Choitz seconded; Mr. Oxian said he had several important changes to make to the November minutes. Since he had forgotten to bring the list with him, he asked that the minutes be either tabled, or conditionally approved. Mrs. DeRose said the minutes could not be used as the basis of legal action until officially approved.