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The Standards and Maintenance Committee will hear from the Department of Code Enforcement, the Legal Department and will make a site visit. Mr. Smith and Ms. Pummill will be invited to appear before the committee. The Standards and Maintenance Committee will make the final decision regarding the C of A application for the property at 621 Lincolnway East. 2. 520 River Avenue - EP-LHD Mr. Duvall -read the staff report.- Commissioner Sporleder asked for clarification of the staff recommendation. Commissioner Sporleder asked about the prevalence of such driveways in the Edgewater Place Local Historic District. Mr. Turnock- replied that there were 2 asphalt -driveways, 7 split track driveways and 20 driveways of solid concrete. Discussion ensued concerning the parking arrangements in the district. Commissioner Oxian asked about drainage problems. Mr. Turnock responded that while he had not "shot it with a transom" he estimated a 3" fall from the back of the drive to the sidewalk. Commissioner Sporleder asked about the disposal of broken concrete and the placement of a proper foundation. Mr. Turnock replied that the old concrete would be recycled and a proper foundation laid. Commissioner Choitz asked if the new concrete would be laid up to the foundation of the house. Mr. Turnock replied in the negative. Commissioner Oxian and Mr. Turnock, discussed the possibility of drainage problems. Commissioner Sporleder asked for a second clarification of the staff recommendation. Mr. Duvall responded concerning the standards and the removal of vegetation from front yard areas. Commissioner Oxian asked what staff would have recommended if the language concerning the removal of vegetation was not present in the standards. Mr. Duvall replied that he would have suggested the same treatment rather than requiring same. Discussion ensued about the replacement of driveways in the district. Commissioner Sporleder moved to suggest that the applicant re -install a two track drive from sidewalk to the, setback line and pour a slab drive from that point to the rear line. Commissioner Hostetler seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Mr. Turnock said that he would speak to the contractor about Commissioner Sporleder's -suggestion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Turnock then indicated his opposition to the re-locatioii of the Studebaker National Museum in Howard Park. Discussion ensued. 3. 123 West Northshore Drive - WNS-LHD Mr. Duvall read the staff report. Mr. Doran cited the security of his young children as a factor in his proposal. Commissioner Sporleder asked for a clarification of the site plan. -Commissioner Choitz moved to approve the application for a C of A for -a new, open, rear porch and the installation of a course of fence at the rear of the property. Commissioner Petrass seconded the motion. The.motion Passed unanimously. 4. 1244 Lincolnway East - LWE-LHD Mr. Duvall read the staff report. Dr. Klopfer addressed the commission on a number of different points. He stated that he would pay off the mortgage on the property in June. He also stated that; " I could've torched the house seven years ago if I'd wanted to and it would've been a simple solution to the problem. Five propane tanks in the basement leaking gas . . . boom, up like that Commissioner Oxian said the HPC opposed the demolition of the house. He then clarified the HPC procedures regarding the property. Ms. Dempsey addressed the commission on the history of the relationship between her department and the owner of 1244 Lincolnway East. She also spoke about the efforts of interested parties to purchase the property. Ms. Dempsey requested a 30 day continuance pending Dr. Klopfer's filing of an application for a C of A.