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work without a COA. r 7. Personnel no report 8. Staff Reports a. C of A Staff Approvals 1. Shetterley Park -- RSD-LHD - Lights and decorations for Holidays 2. 941 & 943 Riverside Drive -- RSD-LHD - In-kind replacement of roof shingles 3. 1204 East- Wayne Street- EW -LHD - In-kind replacement of roof shingles b. East Race Ms. Anderson reported the East Race Business Association had a meeting at which a discussion was held regarding the possibility of a National Register District in the area. She reported Paul McMinn of the Department of Recreation was spearheading this idea. She explained all present at the meeting showed interest in the idea though they were adamant about not having any more restrictions placed on their property, they wanted recognition for the historic value of the area. She reported Karen Kiemnec of HLFI had agreed to help them with the Nomination. President Oxian inquired as to what areas were to be included. Mr. Duvall explained it would be similar to the Downtown Multiple Resource Area encompassing the Mill Buildings and associated structures like the railroad trussel. c. 114 Francis Street Mr. Duvall reported this was a proposal to rezone a single site which is presently a contributing house in the East Washington National Register District which was identified in the Summary Report_. He explained he attended the Area Plan Meeting to remonstrate the proposal which was to rezone the lot and raze the house. He added a similar action had been taken last. February at 116 Francis which resulted in the demolition of a house and rezoning of a .lot to "C" commercial. He stated his belief that this was a manifestation of the domino theory. He clarified that it was approved at Area Plan Commission and it will be coming up before Common Council in the near future. President Oxian noted he was asking Mr. Duvall to attend these meetings that affect structures in a proposed district areas so people know that the Commission .is on top of these issues and it's opinions are known. Commissioner Choitz inquired if a timetable ,had been set up for the nomination of that area as a National Register District. Mr. Duvall explained that had not been given high priority, but he certainly had interest in pursuing it. President Oxian noted several years ago steps had been taken for the area to be a local historic district, but other things had come up and there wasn't much support. He added a lot of new owners had come in since then. Commissioner Choitz proposed if it could be shown the Commission had serious intentions to make that a district in the near future, it may help the case. 9. Old Business A. 739 Bronson Street--EP-LHD Mr. Duvall read the Staff "report. President: Oxian recognized Kathy Dempsey of Code Enforcement. She presented the Commission with a letter giving her opinion as Director of Code Enforcement on the condition of the structure and reasons for the application for Certificate of Appropriateness. She showed her own photos and explained their representation of the foundation washing away, a sagging porch, roof problems, and a severe amount of deterioration on the exterior of the house. She noted the interior had suffered a fire and had been gutted. She explained the legal and financial problems of the property including a $5,000 mortgage from Trans America. She further explained the