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establishing a height restriction was important. Commissioner Choitz moved to approve the changes for 643 and 647 River Avenue with the stipulation that Staff must be satisfied with the further details. The motion was restated to approve the COA for the house move at 647 River Avenue with the stipulation that the height of the basement be not more than 30 inches higher than finished grade and that a separate COA was needed for such details as landscaping. sidewalks. driveways. etc. The motion was seconded bz Commissioner Hostetler. The motion was approved unanimouslv. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes - September 19, 1994 President Oxian stated he had some changes and asked that the approval be put off until the end of the meeting. B. Treasurer's Report There was no report from the Treasurer. Treasurer Weiner noted he had met with Mr. Duvall. C. Correspondence No report. D. Committee Reports I. Budget & Finance Mr. Duvall referred to the list of grants he had prepared. He described each proposal and asked for consideration or instruction from the Commission members. President Oxian asked if Mr. Duvall wanted opinions from each Commissioner before Friday. Mr. Duvall indicated those discussion could be �I held. Commissioner Choitz noted if only one National Register Nomination could be sought, her favor would be toward the North Pumping Station. President Oxian noted that all of the grant proposals were for relatively small amounts, and he thought all of them should be applied for. Mr. Duvall explained the funding levels were gathered from qualified professionals in the field as ball park figures of anticipated costs. President Oxian stated he felt the Commission members should give the Staff their personal priorities in case the DHPA wants to know which they would rather have funded. Mr. Duvall explained the grading system of the DHPA. President Oxian recalled in the past the DHPA has said they could only fund one grant and asked for the proposal most important to the Commission. President Oxian requested that those Commission members with an opinion should call-in to the Staff. Z. Legal No Report. 4. Historic Districts President Oxian recounted the meeting held with property owners from the 700 block of Cottage Grove in the Near Northwest Neighborhood. He stated the property owners were preparing a proposed district map. sir. Duvall added he had a phone conversation that day with a property owner who seemed to be looking to the 700 and 800 blocks of Cottage Grove and Cushing. He also noted the possibility of the 500 and 600 blocks of Cushing which are being rehabilitated by the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association Inc. Mr. Duvall estimated there would be about 100 houses in that area. President Oxian noted the upcoming meeting with the Lincolnway West Association on October 19 to discuss the boundaries of the Lincolnway West Local Historic District. 5. Historic Landmarks