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Ms. Brubaker stated that the post was something that had never been there historically; allowing it there it would give the impression that it was historical. Mrs. Choitz stated that safety was a legitimate concern but approving such a proposal "without any • historical reference does not make sense and never will." Mrs Choitz again moved to deny the certificate of appropriateness and to allow the pole to remain for up to six (6) months in order that the owners could come up with an acceptable alternative plan. Ms. Brubaker seconded the motion. No further discussion. Mr. Talley asked that a copy of the decision be sent to the city engineering department. Motion passed unanimously. B. Local Historic Landmarks 1. 710 N. Cushing -- Second Reading Mr. Holycross read excerpts from the staff report concerning this proposed local landmark designation. The property was nominated by HPC President John Oxian and was rated as S/11 (Significant) on the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The structure was originally constructed in 1896 and was reconstructed to its present form in 1924; that design was conceived and executed by Walter W. Schneider, a significant local architect. Staff recommned that the NPC send a favorable recommendation for designation by ordinance of this property to the South Bend Common Council; the structure was judged as meeting all requirements of HPC criteria for such designation. Mr. Oxian stated that the house was unaltered both inside and out. • Mrs. Choitz moved to send a favorable recommendation to the South Bend Common Council for designation of 710 N. Cushing as a Local Historic Landmark. Mrs. Petrass seconded the motion. Mrs. Sporleder inquired as to the zoning of the neighborhood. Mr. Holycross answered that it was "A Residential." The motion passed unanimously. 2. 511387 Portage -- Second Reading Mr. Holycross read excerpts from the staff report concerning this proposed local landmark designation. The property was nominated by its owner, Ms. Elizabeth Lauber, and was rated as 0/13 (Outstanding) on the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The house and barn on this property were constructed in 1872. Staff recommended that the HPC send a favorable recommendation for designation by ordinance of this property to the St. Joseph County Council; the structure was judged as meeting all requirements of HPC criteria for such designation. Mrs. Choitz stated that the property was owned by the Bestley family into the 1950s. Staff assured her that all new information would be incorporated into the property's history.