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rJ a. First reading on landmark status for the following properties: none b. Second reading on landmark status for the following properties: 230 West Jefferson Blvd. (Indiana Club) President Oxian recounted the history of the prior first reading in which the nomination was tabled because the owners had an interested purchaser until October. Adrian Fine of Historic Landmark Foundation of Indiana spoke in favor of the designation. He noted the building is in the MRA and is important because of its association with groups such as the Knight of Pythias, the Elks, and the Knights of Columbus. He added the building is significant because of its Renaissance Revival Style Architecture that is rare in South Bend. Ed Talley inquired into the history of a neighboring building. A discussion ensued on the possibility of a Jewish school being next to the Indiana Club. Commissioner Sporleder inquired as to the structural soundness of the Indiana Club. President Oxian reported the realestate agent and the owner have stated the building is structurally sound and needs no major repair other than mechanical. President Oxian noted there had been a question from the owner as to the possibility of removing the rear portion of the building, which had been added, to make it more viable in being sold. President Oxian continued that the building is currently for sale. Commissioner Sporleder inquired as to whether the Commission should make a disposition relative to the demolition of the rear portion of the building. President Oxian voiced that he believed the whole building should be landmarked, and that if the back needs to be removed, the Commission would have the decision. Commissioner Choitz asked if anyone opposed the landmark status. President Oxian noted the realestate agent and owner had been invited. Commissioner Choitz moved that the property at 320 West Jefferson Street be sent to the Common Council for approval as a Local Landmark. Commissioner Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion Passed unanimously. c. Status of Recommendations to Common Council President Oxian reported the Lamp -post at Niles and Leeper had gone through first reading. Mr. Duvall reported 310 West Monroe had been sent down and had cleared Area Plan Comment. The Toth State Bank (1601 Kemble Avenue) and Starzynski Texaco Gasoline Station (534 LaPorte) had not been sent down yet. 6. Standards & Maintenance a. 1130 East Jefferson Mr. Duvall stated when the agenda was repaired contractor and the detail that had been missing of Appropriateness had been issued. 7. Personnel no report 8. Staff Reports he had a meeting with the was supplied. The Certificate a. G of A Staff Approvals 1. 1081 Riverside Drive -- RSD-LHD 2. 1614 East Wayne -- EW-LHD- LL - repointing mortar joints on chimney, install new roof flashing and retar roof 3. 1091 Riverside Drive -- RSD-LHD - In-kind replacement of sidewalks 4. 1021 Riverside Drive --RSD-LHD - In-kind replacement of sidewalks