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Commissioner Oxian initiated a dialogue with Mr. Bernard about various aspects of the design of the interior doors in the house. Commissioner Sporleder asked if the proposed replacement fit the original opening. Mr. Bernard said that it did. Commissioner Eide asked about the security of the proposed storm door. Mr. Bernard replied that it was suitable. Commissioner Sporleder asked if the two proposed doors coordinated with each other. Mr. Bernard said they did. Commissioner Eide asked about the existing hardware. Mr. Bernard said all would be reused except the deadbolt lock. Commissioner Sporleder moved to allow replacement of the original door provided the owner store it. Commissioner Eide seconded. Commissioner Oxian asked about the original back door. Commissioner Choitz stated her preference for the existing door. The motion passed 5 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstention. Commissioner Sporleder moved to approve the application for the installation of a storm door. Commissioner Petrass seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Sporleder asked about the material of the proposed shutters. Mr. Duvall responded that they were of plastic and that the design was fancier than the previous shutters. Commissioner Sporleder asked about color application. Mrs. Bernard said they came in black. Commissioner Sporleder moved to approve the application of the plastic, decorative shutters. Commissioner Petrass seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 3. 1417 East Wayne -- EW-LHD Mr. Duvall read the staff report. Commissioner Choitz asked if the first floor windows were original. Mrs. Hickey answered in the affirmative with one exception. Commissioner Eide asked the Hickeys to recount the history of their search for metal replacement casement windows. Mr. and Mrs. Hickey did so at some length, discussing their efforts, the present condition of the windows and screens and the financial burden of window replacement. Mr. Frederick reiterated the staff position on the condition of the windows. Commissioner Eide urged the HPC to move ahead and act rapidly due to the advanced deterioration of the windows. He commended the Hickey's efforts but stated that the results of the search, "hadn't been all that successful". He observed that the EW-LHD has many houses with casement windows and that their replacement not be undertaken lightly. He also noted the limited budgets of many homeowners. Commissioner Eide then recommended that the HPC refer the Hickey's case to a committee. Commissioner Oxian then placed the case with the Standards and Maintenance Committee under the chairmanship of Commissioner Sporleder. Commissioner Sporleder responded that the Hickey's case was an entry point for the discussuion of the window standards in EW-LHD and the window standards in each district. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Hickey stated that the committee approach was a good one and that they "valued HPC input." Commissioner Oxian explained the function of the committee. Commissioner Choitz asked that the committee be granted the power of resolution. Commissioner Eide made a motion to that effect. Commissioner Choitz seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Counsel asked that the applicants sign the 30 day waiver, which they did. 4. 934 Riverside Drive -- RD-LHD Mr. Duvall read the staff report. Commissioner Choitz asked for clarification on the location of the fence. Commissioner Sporleder asked about color treatment. Mrs. O'Blenis replied. Commissioner Choitz moved to approve the C of A application as submitted. Commissioner Sporleder seconded. Mrs. O'Blenis asked for clarification on porch treatment. Mr. Duvall explained the staff's recommendation. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner