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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Regular Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. May 16, 1994 7th Floor, County Commissioner's Conference Room, County -City Bldg. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m. II. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Catherine Hostetler, Mr. John H. Oxian, Mrs. Janeanne Petrass, Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Mr. Jerry Wiener Members absent: Mr. Jed Eide, Ms. Lora Spaulding, Ms. Jewel Van Dalsen Also present: Kevin Boughal, Robert Daily, Katherine Dempsey, Patrick Doran, Chip Frederick, Kenny Kent, Ulrich Klopfer, J. Millea, Roger Smith, Marsha Stevenson, Ed Talley, Douglas Turnock, Aladean DeRose III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 621 Lincolnway East - EP-LHD Mr. Duvall read'the staff report. Discussion ensued concerning masonry repointing and its inclusion as part of the Staff Approval policy. Commissioner Sporleder asked about the'list of code violations. Mr. Duvall presented the Department of Code Enforcement report. Mr. Smith responded to several questions concerning code violations on the exterior of the structure. Commissioner Sporleder asked if the property was for sale. Mr. Smith answered in the affirmative. Commissioner Sporleder read the list of code violations. Discussion ensued concerning these violations and the current condition of the house. Commissioner Choitz asked who was responsible for the rebuilding of the porch if the current owner demolished it and subsequently sold the property. Commissioner Sporleder asked what would serve as an entry if the present porch was demolished. Counsel stated the legal question: whether a transferee is liable for a C of A order effecting a prior owner. Counsel stated her uncertainty regarding the question. Counsel then stated that at a minimum the HPC should, if the C of A is approved, order the owner to notify any purchaser that replacement of the porch as detailed in the C of A is a requirement in order to complete the sale of -the property. Counsel then further explained the situation to the owner. Dr. Klopfer stated that the C of A would not be binding on the new owner. Counsel responded that if that were found to .be the case she would urge the HPC to deny the application. Discussion ensued. Mr. Smith stated that he did not wish to rebuild the porch at this time. Commissioner Sporleder and Mr. Smith conversed about the safety of the porch. Commissioner Choitz stated her opposition to the demolition of the porch and the continued neglect of the same. Commissioner Oxian asked if the HPC should await a legal opinion on the question that counsel had raised. Commissioner Sporleder and Mr. Smith reviewed the list of code violations. Commissioner Sporleder suggested tabling the application pending a review with Code Enforcement. Commissioner Oxian suggested placing the application with the Standards and Maintenance Committee. Commissioner Choitz moved to place the C of A application with the Standards and Maintenance Committee. Commissioner Sporleder seconded. No discussion. The motion passed unanimously.