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3. 317 West Washington; Central High School -Local Landmark Mr. Frederick read the staff report. Commissioner Sporleder asked about the HPC responsibility in this regard. Mr. Frederick replied that the HPC must rule on matters of the exterior only and do. so by applying the Local Landmark standards. Commissioner Oxian suggested the establishment of a committee to meet with Alexander Co. representatives in lieu of possible changes in.the plans for Central High School. Commissioner Eide asked about the plans for the windows. Mr. Vos answered that the windows were being 'restored. Mr. Arnesen spoke about the Federal Historic Tax Credits and National Park Service review of the project. Commissioner Eide asked about the aluminum windows mentioned in the specs. Mr. Vos responded that the courtyard elevations had aluminum windows. The triple track vinyl windows in the specs referred to the application of interior storms. Commissioner Eide asked about the mechanicals. Mr. Vos said that the building would have a central system located in the existing mechanical room. Commissioner Sporleder asked if the windows would be operable. Mr. Vos said yes, the windows would be "tuned up" and made completely operable. Commissioner Choitz asked about the state og the drawings that the HPC had examined. Mr. Vos said that concerning CHS they were firm with the exception of the proposed standing seamed roof in the courtyard. This proposal had been dropped and that the courtyard would remain open to the sky. Commissioner Choitz asked about d000rs. Mr. Vos replied that the extant doors were sufficient and that an ADA ramp would be added. Commissioner Choitz asked about possible demolition. Mr. Vos said that the chimney and power plant were scheduled for demolition. Commissioner Oxian said the demolition would require a C of A. Commissioner Choitz asked about the adequacy of the current parking facilities. Mr. Arnesen responded that the parking was adequate. Commissioner Choitz asked about a change in the roof line. Mr. Vos said there would be none. Commissioner Petrass asked about the elevator. Mr. Vos said a new elevator would be installed in the existing shaft. Commissioner Oxian asked about the removal of any trees. Mr. Arnesen said that the landscape plans were to be reviewed by the Alexander Co. landscape architect. Commissioner Oxian asked about the roof vents. Mr. Vos replied that they would be removed in favor of all new mechanicals. Commissioner Oxian asked about the west exit. Mr. Vos said there would be no change. Commissioner Oxian asked about the proposed light fixture change out. Mr. Vos said a fixture from the.north facade would be paired with one on the west facade and that a new fixture would be provided on the north facade. Commissioner Oxian asked about the Vo-Tech exterior. Mr. Vos said that the plans for the Vo-Tech building were in a preliminary phase but that the intention was to remove the third addition to the building (courtyard infill). Mr. Vos said that the overhead doors would probably be stabilized and that the lighting for the parking lots would be non-historic overhead type. Commissioner Sporleder asked if the mechanical room was to be reused. Mr. Vos responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Sporleder asked about the courtyard roof. Mr. Arnesen said that the courtyard would remain open. Commissioner Sporleder asked about securing the' parking lots. Mr. Arnesen replied that several possibilities were under consideration including fencing, lighting and landscaping. Commissioner Sporleder asked about the Little Theater. Mr. Vos said the air handling equipment would be removed and the space would be closed off as would the large.auditiorium. Discussion ensued concerning possible uses for the Little Theater and the auditorium. Commissioner Oxian asked about the swimming pool. Mr. Arnesen said the pool ��) would be mothballed.