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Commissioner Sporleder asked the reason for the application of vinyl bead board to the front porch ceiling. Mr. Laskowski cited insect damage and water damage to the porch ceiling. Commissioner Sporleder asked the staff for a condition report. Mr. Duvall replied that there was no significant damage to the porch ceiling and that repair was possible. Commissioner Oxian asked about the current type of porch ceiling. Mr. Duvall replied that the material was tongue and groove. Mr. Laskowski requested a decision on all parts of his proposal tonight. Commissioner Eide asked if the applicant had any additional material concerning proposal #4. Mr. Laskowski responded that the concrete block he had removed from the front porch was no longer manufactured. He produced a letter to that effect from a company in Mooresville, IN. Discussion continued concerning the porch and its repair. Mr. Duvall stated the presence of a staff approved C of A for a in -kind replacement of the concrete front steps. Commissioner Eide then called the question. On proposal # #,the wrapping of the window trim in aluminum,the Commission denied the application 7 -1. Commissioner Sproleder abstaining. On proposal #2, the increase in the width of the sideyard sidewalks, the Commission approved the application-.4 On proposal #3, to install vinyl bead board on the front porch ceiling, the Commission denied the proposal 7 -1. Commissioner Sporleder abstaining. On proposal #4, the replacement of original porch materials with wood balasters and railings, the Commission denied the application 6 -2. Commissioners Oxian and Sporleder abstaining. 3. 1067 Riverside Drive -- RD -LHD Mr. Duvall read the staff report. Mr. Talley spoke for the applicant. Commissioner Hostetler moved to accept the application as submitted. Commissioner Choitz seconded the motion. Commissioners Eide and Sporleder asked if the installation of a ramp had been considered. Mr. Talley replied. The motion to allow the installation of a:riser and a three step set of stairs at the rear entry was approved unanimously. 4. 61191 US 31 South -- Local Landmark Mr. Duvall read the staff report. Commissioner Choitz asked if the applicant had planned for all of the eventualities involved in significant earth moving. Commissioner Oxian stated that the application should be tabled. He also wanted a rationale for the removal of the tree. He further directed the staff to review the previous applications for C of A's by this applicant and to note their effect on the property. Finally, Commissioner Oxian said that he did not view this application as complete. Discussion ensued about the nature of noise problem and its source, "berming" as a landscape strategy, ill- advised attempts at same, the need for drawings /plans for the landscaping and the current use of the property: The Commission denied the application for the creation of the _berm unanimously. Commissioner Oxian moved to send application back to staff for more information, discovery of a rationale for the tree removal and investigation of previous C of A's at this address. Commissioner Petrass seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Choitz and Eide commented on the lack of supporting materials in recent C of A applications. Mr. Duvall referred to counsel's judgement regarding a complete application in the case of Dr. Ulrich Klopfer, owner 1244 Lincolnway East. (Due to a malfunction in the recording equipment the author of the original motion and its second were unrecorded.)