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to act on a COA; if no decision was made after forty-five days, the COA was considered approved. Often the applicant had not provided sufficient information in which to act. Therefore counsel and staff had prepared a waiver form that would be signed by an owner that has not submitted enough information, and a form to be used when an owner request a delay. Ms. DeRose explained that no decision was necessary by the commission; this was a legal matter that did not change policy or is procedure, it merely provided a means to continue past practice more efficiently. Mrs Sporleder moved to approve the use of the two Waiver of Statutory Time Period forms by the HPC. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. No further discussion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Historic Districts A. Procedures; Implementing/Revising District Standards The Historic District Committee submitted a draft of proposed procedures to be used for implementing and revising historic district standards. Mr. Oxian announced that these procedures were important because there was at present no policy for changing district standards or implementing standards under the new historic district implementation procedure. Discussion ensued concerning item #7 --the question of the number of votes per property owner. Mr. Holycross explained that these procedures were intended to be used when districts were implemented according to the new procedure, ie. when a district was designated by the Common Council before standards were agreed upon. The previous procedures, as used in all districts prior to River Bend LHD, were still valid and could still be used. • Ms. DeRose suggested that the commission might consider giving a vote to property owners of improved parcels only. Discussion ensued concerning the utility of this language. Ms. Van Dalsen asked about co-owners and the voting procedures. Ms. DeRose answered that co-owners would represent one vote. Discussion ensued as to this policy and the use of the term "owner." Mrs Sporleder moved to accept the procedures for Implementation and Revision of Historic District Preservation Standards. Mr. Eide seconded the motion. No further discussion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Historic Landmarks Mr. Holycross announced that the proposed Local Landmark recommendation for 710 N. Cushing had reached the Area Plan Commission for recommendation. 6. Standards and Maintenance Mr. Holycross announced that the matter of 805 Arch Avenue --the removal of a rear entry canopy without a COA--had come to a conclusion. The owner had complied and returned the canopy according to HPC direction. Ms. DeRose announced that the matter of 1071 Riverside Drive --the elliptical window installed without a COA--was resolved. The owners had complied with their agreement to install a rectangular 0 8