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would need to go through another sale and then someone would have the tax certificate for another year after that. She stated the County or new owner would not get title until October 1996. Commissioner Choitz said she did not believe it was a buildable lot. Mrs. Dempsey concurred. President Oxian asked for a motion. He reminded the Commissioners if a motion was not made within 45 days of receipt of the application, it was automatically approved. Commissioner Bullene asked if in the Commission's experience there was any reasonable hope the building could be rehabilitated. Commissioner Choitz said she had no doubt it could have been saved, but the time frame now was too close to winter. She added if Southold had known, they may have been able to do something. Commissioner Bullene asked in this particular case if it was a lost cause. Commissioner Choitz stated her belief that there is no lost cause. Commissioner Petrass noted the neighbors in this case need to be taken into consideration for their safety. She elaborated especially if it is going to take two years to accomplish anything with it. Commissioner Choitz asked if the 45 days commenced starting now. Mr. Duvall explained the waiver had been signed to continue the application from last month. A discussion of the policy on waivers and the time frame ensued. It was determined that the 45 days began starting November 21. Commissioner Bullene stated that regrettably he saw no other feasible solution and moved the application for demolition be anproved with the condition that the building be properly documented as stated in the standards. Commissioner Van Dalsen seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5 to 1. President Oxian reminded Mrs. Dempsey the Commission Staff would need access to the interior of the building to do documentation. A discussion was held on whether this demolition could have been prevented. VI. New Business No Report. VII. Hearing of Visitors Mr. Talley announced the Report from the Army Corps of Engineers for the St. Joseph River has been completed and a copy provided to the Commission by Ed Talley at a cost of $20. He reported the area of Riverside Drive in the Historic District is in condition red which means 1-5 years before major structural damage occurs. He made a formal request for the audio tapes from the Commission meeting for the reasons that the color of the concrete is white because of a spray used for the curing process and it should fade to a color similar to the brick he proposed, and because the motion made included the plantings which was not an issue before the Commission. VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters President Oxian inquired as to the situation at 938 Riverside Drive which was approved last month but he had not heard whether the tree had been taken out or what the situation with the deck and steps was. Ms. Anderson replied she had not spoken with the owners regarding that matter, but she knew they did not plan on doing landscaping until the spring. President Oxian requested that the situation be checked and reported on. Mr. Duvall reported that fie hoped during the winter to do an assessment of all COA's issued in the previous year. IX. Adjournment President Oxian adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.