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President Oxian explained that because Dr. Klopfer had not come up with a restoration plan, the Committee had created a plan for his property, and that after having received Dr. Klopfer's letter requesting a continuance, the Commission could send him tentative approval of the plan which he will have a month to consider and that he must be in attendance at the next Commission meeting so that the Commission can come to a final decision. Mr. Greta noted that any incentive or pressure that could be put on Dr. Klopfer would be a benefit to the neighborhood. Commissioner Sporleder inquired if Mr. Greta thought Dr. Klopfer needed help in finding a proper contractor. Mr. Greta stated Dr. Klopfer may need guidance in that respect also. Mr. Greta also noted that Dr. Klopfer was interested in securing the property against vagrants and things of that nature by putting up a gate, but that Dr. Klopfer might not know how to do these things. Ms. Marsha Stevenson noted Dr. Klopfer has cut back the plantings around the house so that the windows are exposed. President Oxian called for a vote and the motion passed unanimously. President Oxian moved that the approval. be tabled for one month that : Dr. Klopfer will be in attendance at the next meeting of the Commission and that there will no longer be any delays. Commissioner Hostetler seconded the motion., Kathy Dempsey (code enforcement) presented the Commission with a police report stating three juveniles had broken into the building September 11, 1994. The juveniles were apprehended and the fire department was called to extinguish material left burning inside the house. Ms. Dempsey assured Mr. Greta that she appreciated that he had conversed with Dr. Klopfer, but that there has been a code enforcement file open on the property since 1987 and no work has been done. Ms. Dempsey stated that Code Enforcement has had to secure the building, mow the lawn, and file with collection agencies to get the bills paid on the property. Ms. Dempsey indicated that she hoped that Dr. Klopfer was going to take action on restoring the property, but she did not see that there was any concrete evidence that Dr. Klopfer was moving ahead toward restoration. Ms. Dempsey made clear she fears the neglect of this property will lead to a tragedy involving children or Dr. Klopfers neighbors. Commissioner Sporleder asked if President Oxian's motion was approved and the Commission had already approved the Scope of Work, if Dr. Klopfer applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness that followed the Scope of Work prepared by the Commission, could he begin on the work? Mr. Duvall clarified the question that if Dr.•Klopfer applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Scope of Work outlined and approved by the Commission, could the application be approved as a Staff Approval. Legal Counsel DeRose advised the application could be approved as a Staff Approval since the Commission had already approved the work. Mr. Duvall questioned what status that put the Certificate of Appropriateness in. Legal Counsel DeRose stated that if Dr, klopfer signed his agreement to the Scope of Work, that would complete the Certificate of Appropriateness and it would be approved with the Scope of Work as outlined. Ms. DeRose added if Dr. Klopfer does not approve the Scope of Work, then the Commission will hear the case at the next meeting. Commission Choitz added the 90 days would run from the time the Certificate of Appropriateness was issued. Legal Counsel DeRose suggested Mr. Duvall's correspondence with Dr. Klopfer make the options clear to Dr. Klopfer and also advise him of the break-in at the property. Commissioner Choitz requested that Legal Counsel DeRose make sure everything she knew needed to be dealt with was contained in the letter to Dr. Klopfer and that Mr. Duvall send the letter certified so that the Commission has record that the letter was received. Legal Counsel DeRose