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unanimously. 4. 1093 Riverside Drive --RSD-LIiD-- Deck removal. & landscape Ms. Anderson read the staff report. President Oxian inquired if the stair portion was to be removed as well. Ms. Stevenson replied her intention was to remove the wood steps and that there were existing concrete steps under the wood addition. Commissioner Talley moved for approval. Commissioner Petrass seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. 944 Riverside Drive --RSD-LHD-- tree removal Ms. Anderson read the staff report. Mr. Betson told the Commission he did not intend to replace the tree to be removed on the East side because of its proximity to the house. President Oxian inquired who had installed the patio. Mr. Betson said it was most likely Dr. Sherman Egan in the 1950's. Commissioner Talley inquired if the removal of the tree would effect the stability of the riverbank. Ms. Anderson explained she had asked that question to David Duncan of Custom and Moore and his response had been that no immediate adverse effect would be caused since the roots would remain, however there would no longer be the stability of a growing tree to prevent any further deterioration. Commissioner Talley inquired if Mr. Betson was addressing the erosion problem on his property. Mr. Betson replied he was worrying about it. A discussion ensued on which tress were to be removed. Commissioner Bullene noted if the trees were not taken down, nature most likely would take them down eventually. lie asked if since the standards discuss the replanting of flora that is removed, the ot,ner could plant trees in a different location on the property. Mr. Betson said he was not sure putting oaks on the bank was a good idea and that he had been advised willow trees would be appropriate to place on the bank. Commissioner Talley moved for approval for the removal of two trees from 944 Riverside Drive. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6. 723 Park Avenue --LL-- tree removal Ms. Anderson read the staff report. She added she had spoken with the owner after the recent ice storm and that: Ms. Tarbet had even more concerns because the tree branches were now brushing the house. Ms. Tarbet had also indicated her intention to plant an ornamental tree farther away from the foundation once she had gotten approval to remove the evergreen. Commissioner Choitz moved the COA be approved as recommended by the staff. Commissioner Petrass seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 7. 1142 Lincolnway East --LWE-LHD-- window replacement Mr. Duvall read the staff report. President Oxian said if this situation happened again, he would make a motion the application be denied and the windows be removed. Commissioner Bullene moved the COA be approved as recommended by the staff. including the denial of the aluminum claddintr of the window trim and requiring proof of purchase of the buildinfz permit before issuance of the actual. COA card. Commissioner Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 8. 113 West North Shore Drive --LL, WNS-LHD-- re-roof Ms. Anderson read the staff report. Corrmissioner Petrass moved the COA be approved for the removal of cedar shakes. turbine vents. and metal chimney and their replacement with fiberglass Grand Manor roof shinales and three pod